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 4417180 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419227 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 4417003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1276 time: 2020-07-12 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a1ed5d2ead6cd3e70af7082b22176d65575095101280fdd3034a6d19b0d467Block Operator
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