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 4417634 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419681 epoch_slot_no: 13281 block_no: 4417457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1372 time: 2020-07-12 23:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5336a97044c64f9dc7f2be90b43553426740a9bc7b1730b1e71527835ac31c07Block Operator
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