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 4417496 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419543 epoch_slot_no: 13143 block_no: 4417319 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3690 time: 2020-07-12 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd049a86a4156fac5ac8c41e2c070f968e874b513a78f856c14583b43c9d3c9bBlock Operator
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