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 4416922 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418969 epoch_slot_no: 12569 block_no: 4416745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2940 time: 2020-07-12 19:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf128a529a65445ae82e7301e01fd8da2177b76af632b017cb0342a3b55bf05cfBlock Operator
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