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 4416517 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4418564 epoch_slot_no: 12164 block_no: 4416340 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1680 time: 2020-07-12 17:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac477d9e3d10848dd3f75b57315e6d60daa0b0411aaca0268b9e2f084acf91f3Block Operator
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