A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4415966 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418013 epoch_slot_no: 11613 block_no: 4415789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1430 time: 2020-07-12 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28f22b7c5c3391fe4965ee0db4aaeeba61332644e647b0c3d6a5ee71c8e9a364Block Operator
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