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 4418100 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420147 epoch_slot_no: 13747 block_no: 4417923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4410 time: 2020-07-13 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd11b7aede1e5814de0d3e0172e271f0235c2a5c11d7a90becb0c823deb402d53Block Operator
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