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 4417983 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420030 epoch_slot_no: 13630 block_no: 4417806 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2861 time: 2020-07-13 01:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a72d7a05c2ee7f741c6825391768241c2b3b640eb8a85f8f3cd63478363da4aBlock Operator
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