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 4415159 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417206 epoch_slot_no: 10806 block_no: 4414982 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5231 time: 2020-07-12 09:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ca36d2a9359c02d05064e0b56d75fba766afb4b7f00915cdd09c837c0b27a1Block Operator
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