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 4417850 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4419897 epoch_slot_no: 13497 block_no: 4417673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-07-13 00:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334b7e588808d370976aef733c6a952a1b68da0f8a0786ec6ecd61e5a16ca4baBlock Operator
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