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 4418067 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420114 epoch_slot_no: 13714 block_no: 4417890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2753 time: 2020-07-13 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6590d180d4072f8df8e087dd079fa350cb1d5f99e31bb3dc781a185cbf5923eBlock Operator
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