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 4416063 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418110 epoch_slot_no: 11710 block_no: 4415886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3254 time: 2020-07-12 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc39ccdc55f3bc3f6dd5299b398fa0158f86db8e34d83512bbee4c3ca3ebffbfbBlock Operator
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