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 4416144 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418191 epoch_slot_no: 11791 block_no: 4415967 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1595 time: 2020-07-12 15:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315caff5c13c7e5c8b3a4f2b1703dfb0e325dd8757f2a479692ba547179934ebBlock Operator
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