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 4417408 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419455 epoch_slot_no: 13055 block_no: 4417231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1676 time: 2020-07-12 22:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d42811976b57dc073f9d0022bb92219454851e007a1de3cb271ca29cfbe4ffbBlock Operator
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