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 4417992 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420039 epoch_slot_no: 13639 block_no: 4417815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3222 time: 2020-07-13 01:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8ab85a349834a2e68a950f9d6742868e4d9ec255afb257facd1175d15f1184Block Operator
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