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 4417966 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420013 epoch_slot_no: 13613 block_no: 4417789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1783 time: 2020-07-13 01:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41097c50e513b45578bf2f30c29f3353665565e5a9d542bd39d42ec5d6b9f07Block Operator
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