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 4416809 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418856 epoch_slot_no: 12456 block_no: 4416632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-12 18:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866bb76b5ab01b11b671a5720207dd458bb1be9ab5b43cae665b1edf5e9b2101Block Operator
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