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 4417644 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419691 epoch_slot_no: 13291 block_no: 4417467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6391 time: 2020-07-12 23:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32898cbbea4bc52f134422e67bd388ce1042ec09b2524db434913b615451ae7dBlock Operator
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