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 4418298 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420345 epoch_slot_no: 13945 block_no: 4418121 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1377 time: 2020-07-13 03:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cc6bc74e75134d1af13ef01b34545d81d1a80b2cffc707ed9aa8f920b359405Block Operator
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