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 4416280 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4418327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4416103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3878 time: 2020-07-12 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1d0a59b62cb7f17f2e0dd74447a69ae348216deb689a694ffd974be8eb518eBlock Operator
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