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 4417724 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419771 epoch_slot_no: 13371 block_no: 4417547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1786 time: 2020-07-13 00:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5fd339038ebab3514347dac6ebe6fc302856d835d1c63d88c4cc661f27e37f9Block Operator
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