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 4416872 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418919 epoch_slot_no: 12519 block_no: 4416695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2944 time: 2020-07-12 19:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe8f10ca452c0ceab3a91897466115a10c205afa6bb9e30a3c0a69de268895dBlock Operator
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