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 4417668 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419715 epoch_slot_no: 13315 block_no: 4417491 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3919 time: 2020-07-12 23:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5db5eaa25074f96b6d6e59e83de5462ea908eefd1c8cde6f64615740a01145Block Operator
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