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 4417925 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4419972 epoch_slot_no: 13572 block_no: 4417748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3533 time: 2020-07-13 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7abf308532b0b2a5621c0b16650624a031c0e217c9bec9b6ecd2a2e0b781114Block Operator
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