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 4416575 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4418622 epoch_slot_no: 12222 block_no: 4416398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2435 time: 2020-07-12 17:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdee6e9bb34fad88683a133c90a32d06df62bff296eed4bf0a95179e9428b11fBlock Operator
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