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 4415974 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418021 epoch_slot_no: 11621 block_no: 4415797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1106 time: 2020-07-12 14:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fcefdf677847c850967d1773a313ec083d8fd5a76cc703ae12c69e5b99dbc18Block Operator
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