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 4415264 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417311 epoch_slot_no: 10911 block_no: 4415087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-07-12 10:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x702bbf6ac18e2cd129fa03d3a004c241eac2d93ec73d2ec50a95d78be9ba6875Block Operator
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