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 4417895 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419942 epoch_slot_no: 13542 block_no: 4417718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3532 time: 2020-07-13 00:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x655fa08efc35f0006a8bf0119ce87c17934d94ca0888ceaa87d60fc0a92be52aBlock Operator
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