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 4415872 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4417919 epoch_slot_no: 11519 block_no: 4415695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2157 time: 2020-07-12 13:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a46afb81c9beeb8967e36ccbbf1e202b5d1c66bb3d6191b25066774a05293eBlock Operator
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