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 4417978 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420025 epoch_slot_no: 13625 block_no: 4417801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5675 time: 2020-07-13 01:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e8e9c433061590056d29deb4d90f5dd62a5cd6f6e4eb00ec41924c40f191fcbBlock Operator
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