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 4418172 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420219 epoch_slot_no: 13819 block_no: 4417995 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3400 time: 2020-07-13 02:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87fef2b9c837049898774a5af2819107f473f890c4b0c2033a821bda0ca3133eBlock Operator
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