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 4417840 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419887 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 4417663 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4717 time: 2020-07-13 00:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9299731199b177c2a7e8cdcb258ffa5ff5f5bb1f6d785b19e61322a5ef760fbdBlock Operator
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