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 4415310 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417357 epoch_slot_no: 10957 block_no: 4415133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4091 time: 2020-07-12 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1dca5979ffc9514252059eb54b26644da66ddf5f9d496495b9f415f832b611cBlock Operator
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