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 4416739 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418786 epoch_slot_no: 12386 block_no: 4416562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2689 time: 2020-07-12 18:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f32aae5b25adf92fe8ea51e7fc16194eb38e896ecaacb2d40c84927f86825dBlock Operator
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