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 4417720 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4419767 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 4417543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7298 time: 2020-07-13 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3d5eb806848775a7cd71b7fa188ef684562023e90137212edb3aacaadb5dc1cBlock Operator
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