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 4418115 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420162 epoch_slot_no: 13762 block_no: 4417938 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2194 time: 2020-07-13 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe533d5e96d56847c024496932730bfad6647154d5c283bd9d3740dfe948b54b0Block Operator
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