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 4416489 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418536 epoch_slot_no: 12136 block_no: 4416312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1635 time: 2020-07-12 17:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf717bc6d743d00d7cc98f06462218223dfa23d9218973fe532bafd3b2b7145b2Block Operator
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