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 4418269 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420316 epoch_slot_no: 13916 block_no: 4418092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-13 03:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c7bd9f5ad4f20cd49abe94b91f46fdbfe9a51cca32d273b5a9b53350fb0e18Block Operator
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