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 4416935 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418982 epoch_slot_no: 12582 block_no: 4416758 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-12 19:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a3815aae88041462877966d5898004fc7d15fc1aa0e749c433f0d4c4ba5f2eBlock Operator
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