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 4417476 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419523 epoch_slot_no: 13123 block_no: 4417299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-12 22:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x939ab84746342680ce004a95887c8fad44bf137d72b77f5553c005fa696a031cBlock Operator
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