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 4418077 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420124 epoch_slot_no: 13724 block_no: 4417900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2373 time: 2020-07-13 01:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a5dec72b36332dde21533f698e3559a37199cd1c9f831dd05c7121a9a1da7cBlock Operator
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