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 4416141 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418188 epoch_slot_no: 11788 block_no: 4415964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2020-07-12 15:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313a4e3de99eec8746fd5b8b7a184e0859f57e3760bed1344284d52ac14ed4baBlock Operator
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