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 4416117 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4418164 epoch_slot_no: 11764 block_no: 4415940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2724 time: 2020-07-12 15:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89ebc29f47a7dc47111da122b5a0ddc8077d706d53edda575d708e9e0c2ded9cBlock Operator
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