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 4417973 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420020 epoch_slot_no: 13620 block_no: 4417796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2562 time: 2020-07-13 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13a05f4ca63caae8757497f7f77bbb8fc989fa5b31a293ddf434012e6d007d0eBlock Operator
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