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 4417561 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419608 epoch_slot_no: 13208 block_no: 4417384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3300 time: 2020-07-12 23:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d99e38715cb36eb8a75abc0ad4c194a20aacd386d5d1c340912f0d4da45362Block Operator
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