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 4416814 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418861 epoch_slot_no: 12461 block_no: 4416637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-07-12 18:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf9bf2b5d50b04fe3c71541c86e9626760593a8d7a88c7e2241023d8155897cBlock Operator
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