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 4417184 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419231 epoch_slot_no: 12831 block_no: 4417007 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3793 time: 2020-07-12 21:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f958c33e09857e24e1d50d2ae19086bcb6eadd7a33c572ac8df62bbbed87c0bBlock Operator
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