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 4418073 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420120 epoch_slot_no: 13720 block_no: 4417896 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2033 time: 2020-07-13 01:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f8e971988c2512cece3c598af359b85ad3f0c4bf99358a760b0a98da448238eBlock Operator
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