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 4417085 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419132 epoch_slot_no: 12732 block_no: 4416908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3944 time: 2020-07-12 20:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2af5cf467f700f51bc62e45b7049896d53663570c1ee27f8b8d93ad84a282330Block Operator
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