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 4416026 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418073 epoch_slot_no: 11673 block_no: 4415849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1594 time: 2020-07-12 14:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc1a3517eb1d2d41d806d97baff4e32887294f693b59f3f56ff081c4c0e5d888Block Operator
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