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 4416610 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4418657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4416433 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7414 time: 2020-07-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435dfeedf68b94e20a0a64465285baf975a7a70b9c3939c88c5b6530df01ec91Block Operator
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