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 4417782 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419829 epoch_slot_no: 13429 block_no: 4417605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3664 time: 2020-07-13 00:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x495ccb24357f0fdb5340818abf5405c4b0834501dabba9dc6ceaadef8f1059d9Block Operator
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