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 4416624 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418671 epoch_slot_no: 12271 block_no: 4416447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3690 time: 2020-07-12 17:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4801590e5e457d34ae72d3a37db4d294e02d46467b48853bed5da4e3e20e9b6cBlock Operator
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