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 4418102 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420149 epoch_slot_no: 13749 block_no: 4417925 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2020-07-13 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df96c05be8d0ec5b2fd720856d3a99a3d58921357b3ae4e90c639aebf8609c7Block Operator
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