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 4418187 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420234 epoch_slot_no: 13834 block_no: 4418010 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-07-13 02:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2248228e81ad7dd3684dacaf0c0dbfdd3b979af90f4dc2a83941af42b73a493Block Operator
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