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 4417835 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419882 epoch_slot_no: 13482 block_no: 4417658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2647 time: 2020-07-13 00:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e6a104f46f59f777e0db6a80d39870899bf8d2d7866c13aa2843e691677805Block Operator
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