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 4418231 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420278 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 4418054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 14433 time: 2020-07-13 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b3a1090c3e65c24be688fa7e32f76aca3f28504443d0fded203e6652de44ea3Block Operator
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