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 4416071 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4418118 epoch_slot_no: 11718 block_no: 4415894 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6328 time: 2020-07-12 14:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ee43b6658b6b7ee8e2ab980be481eabac066f7a1f0f49950f529614691580fBlock Operator
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