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 4416640 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4418687 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 4416463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3556 time: 2020-07-12 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358258f34988b454cc254d3b1a4814af08d7fb1aadaf9624ee854bb1fceb61a2Block Operator
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