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 4416292 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418339 epoch_slot_no: 11939 block_no: 4416115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2193 time: 2020-07-12 16:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd46aaaf1b1bf0eb83e3abbd58b20e5c313dcf3ea77f5f5a71c3414fb52845d55Block Operator
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