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 4417869 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419916 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 4417692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2951 time: 2020-07-13 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9155c8d82ff12729834641e30cbf5c7a8a1a8dcae018a0c5469a7b1dc9b725d9Block Operator
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