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 4418018 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420065 epoch_slot_no: 13665 block_no: 4417841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2122 time: 2020-07-13 01:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1deeaa8a275fdbab6ae8fb146cefe7fcf30cada1f3d956ed8fca3095bd0c6f1Block Operator
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