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 4418024 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420071 epoch_slot_no: 13671 block_no: 4417847 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5481 time: 2020-07-13 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29c7fa10cee1f5a1facd68e4da284bd065234b56c67140eecf25ca52ab47475Block Operator
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