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 4417797 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419844 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 4417620 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6925 time: 2020-07-13 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c4a36a5afb78b779297146deb9ebb23d05b8243433803217fef5894dd9a192Block Operator
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