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 4417912 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4419959 epoch_slot_no: 13559 block_no: 4417735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3873 time: 2020-07-13 01:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb293f1be755599c835e5b2d688ed369f4df12830f3820a8a99c8c1eff32a9d5Block Operator
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