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 4416243 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418290 epoch_slot_no: 11890 block_no: 4416066 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3707 time: 2020-07-12 15:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8b62b88e868f29f7cdd7241fa52147060698aaa0b95a2d5a4af6e41982ca43Block Operator
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