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 4416486 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418533 epoch_slot_no: 12133 block_no: 4416309 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4610 time: 2020-07-12 17:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8dcbf2fcb2b59d45a3f5428dee4e91b8ff7ebf87fb315e2f52b7caa61f9ed7Block Operator
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