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 4417671 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419718 epoch_slot_no: 13318 block_no: 4417494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3952 time: 2020-07-12 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9f26d6f2650e556dd16ae7051054369207506a7911e420145fe2c4792a3a3eBlock Operator
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