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 4417877 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419924 epoch_slot_no: 13524 block_no: 4417700 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3607 time: 2020-07-13 00:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203b3e2fcf76e34cd109fdf0b30628d13b156ee895e4354b0a1a105ac02bfc3eBlock Operator
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