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 4417960 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420007 epoch_slot_no: 13607 block_no: 4417783 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4124 time: 2020-07-13 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d5ff204609ea871cb420b294e78b32a78b72242edabed6e52cdf1e113d6595Block Operator
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