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 4418040 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420087 epoch_slot_no: 13687 block_no: 4417863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2948 time: 2020-07-13 01:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5f7f42b89667ade79a5e88e0d8b239e8933f6ffa4017c75a2d82fc95386d5c1Block Operator
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