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 4416010 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4418057 epoch_slot_no: 11657 block_no: 4415833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4686 time: 2020-07-12 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0466db0a2dace00c9b2f3f2462889fd83fc6927dfaec1fd2df9c34920b9c738fBlock Operator
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