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 4416642 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418689 epoch_slot_no: 12289 block_no: 4416465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1696 time: 2020-07-12 18:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a690251679cc6acb29b52eb07c395d5a300b3746286039546d9a0e0a213a229Block Operator
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