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 4417101 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419148 epoch_slot_no: 12748 block_no: 4416924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3855 time: 2020-07-12 20:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0fabb37b1043ea446d44698cf569b4d6f61785c5029d26ea01f5039be4519cbBlock Operator
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