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 4416015 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418062 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 4415838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1577 time: 2020-07-12 14:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cab72647224fec522946b03d5e942a46afd541feedbd82cb72d8dc505bd19ccBlock Operator
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