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 4418083 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420130 epoch_slot_no: 13730 block_no: 4417906 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-13 02:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf166a762aa29c9aca418cd7f717dffe5380aeb1da5d587930fc8fe1fcb1c4d05Block Operator
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