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 4417360 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4419407 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4417183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5362 time: 2020-07-12 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb55392b5d3aa42116e31e3a7786742b5cd23ab8f8a51f269249ef7b9f19ad5f4Block Operator
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