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 4418037 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420084 epoch_slot_no: 13684 block_no: 4417860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1290 time: 2020-07-13 01:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef0edb844b18832383161029bd4139a7314894c7530e5d476f84eb3445a507dBlock Operator
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