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 4417528 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419575 epoch_slot_no: 13175 block_no: 4417351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2746 time: 2020-07-12 22:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b3001168a5ea9fdda65ae736b93a75808f6d4d348b50e69ae5d12d04a06aebBlock Operator
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