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 4416045 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418092 epoch_slot_no: 11692 block_no: 4415868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3310 time: 2020-07-12 14:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9dc8ace245dd1e0fa9b479ac9b5ed41fe228a14cc6b66fb217ae2b5d172dcfBlock Operator
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