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 4417899 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4419946 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 4417722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7015 time: 2020-07-13 01:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0221aaff036a38b15713864dcaaf71c65069cda93ed632de78723ad355397caBlock Operator
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