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 4416690 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418737 epoch_slot_no: 12337 block_no: 4416513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1922 time: 2020-07-12 18:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8364d9cd5496a6bc21b02908009b711cf33cffc925a0f40418ec2c90f9c31b0cBlock Operator
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