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 4417350 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419397 epoch_slot_no: 12997 block_no: 4417173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2020-07-12 21:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276881b5dac73be60afb8fb2e2b868b142d19b0014a50ee9afa8926eb73e1a71Block Operator
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