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 4417190 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419237 epoch_slot_no: 12837 block_no: 4417013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-12 21:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ff2b5cc68ef013069eff0ad84c4140e5f24e56220e761b9f014e28a0dff3f1Block Operator
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