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 4417911 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419958 epoch_slot_no: 13558 block_no: 4417734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5153 time: 2020-07-13 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bbbefc0e6eee3ede090c1e196111d04348908d1d8b2a26a70839ba91ae9c5f0Block Operator
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