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 4417349 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419396 epoch_slot_no: 12996 block_no: 4417172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-12 21:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e41947b81967085cfe590ee861eb1c83478c9f239afba96fe9ec9f20d62f81Block Operator
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