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 4418007 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420054 epoch_slot_no: 13654 block_no: 4417830 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5833 time: 2020-07-13 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb21202cbe7e0589c1a6e5deac8614f85ba1062213f7f896d014900e8aeae6070Block Operator
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