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 4418113 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420160 epoch_slot_no: 13760 block_no: 4417936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4409 time: 2020-07-13 02:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76b56194f994cf0e4d6201bdb6e33274c8324a2af1c0f6827b4de1698eae495aBlock Operator
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