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 4418025 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420072 epoch_slot_no: 13672 block_no: 4417848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3668 time: 2020-07-13 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae939547a2c7883e55732a96c9bfa9ea6599fb8b14621180984a3c597a5ff47eBlock Operator
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