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 4418030 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420077 epoch_slot_no: 13677 block_no: 4417853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7231 time: 2020-07-13 01:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c768341efd57afecd6fd08ec3f6b6727f870f082ac84d7d6a151fafa6e2099Block Operator
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