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 4417541 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419588 epoch_slot_no: 13188 block_no: 4417364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-12 23:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81723fd372ab918f86df491812ad7a14498c106713de930a5967d9c1a0db9b5cBlock Operator
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