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 4416055 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418102 epoch_slot_no: 11702 block_no: 4415878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1761 time: 2020-07-12 14:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada7bd70022ad100d8eaecf09bc248871df34c24267dae8d17d72b219814538bBlock Operator
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