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 4417884 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4419931 epoch_slot_no: 13531 block_no: 4417707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4377 time: 2020-07-13 00:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa9199a0da726b2aa86a8e6743deb3c2ff4f8f800370db6b4744f181481dd0a3Block Operator
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