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 4417958 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420005 epoch_slot_no: 13605 block_no: 4417781 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-07-13 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd66d6991d9a87adfaf25b31e952152f323fc74552c5f639b4dd4c15a6e4b0680Block Operator
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