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 4416119 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418166 epoch_slot_no: 11766 block_no: 4415942 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1902 time: 2020-07-12 15:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cdea96e4036691fbed90f94d11177d3056f9206c6b4de573e0c389c0402d3b6Block Operator
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