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 4418191 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420238 epoch_slot_no: 13838 block_no: 4418014 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7108 time: 2020-07-13 02:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f950d4758edcf07b1359bace5c80c52a17f4a069137d3f6f2ccccb3e1029910Block Operator
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