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 4418015 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420062 epoch_slot_no: 13662 block_no: 4417838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2779 time: 2020-07-13 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e6a1f06f5f98b64fd353818fad7a0e26a3785c61e0fbdcb78738b660114d7aBlock Operator
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