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 4418035 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420082 epoch_slot_no: 13682 block_no: 4417858 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2432 time: 2020-07-13 01:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166a2df4bfe9578bcf2d1fb215dff3087b59e83e23dcf088f9086e2f609ba0d2Block Operator
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