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 4416164 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418211 epoch_slot_no: 11811 block_no: 4415987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1685 time: 2020-07-12 15:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cb5cded5ecae80c2784c4e5ba0f725edb0e7763aa9537b1fdc2721727860623Block Operator
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