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 4417479 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419526 epoch_slot_no: 13126 block_no: 4417302 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2747 time: 2020-07-12 22:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8adbe957d69b830fe4c594e3b1aa2487430eaef934a340febdcaa87f2cb92144Block Operator
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