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 4417790 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419837 epoch_slot_no: 13437 block_no: 4417613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4430 time: 2020-07-13 00:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe65015a20b398aad832bb507b6a0d128acf34b732a30eb4833b48ccf77908eaeBlock Operator
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