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 4416656 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418703 epoch_slot_no: 12303 block_no: 4416479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2632 time: 2020-07-12 18:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cb8c4f67caae5d96bdd5157646225954de6341de85fb7a472a259e223e49dabBlock Operator
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