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 4417942 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4419989 epoch_slot_no: 13589 block_no: 4417765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4044 time: 2020-07-13 01:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e7914f518eb03638fc070972e970d00941fc96efb6ee86d190da36c60246e80Block Operator
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