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 4418342 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420389 epoch_slot_no: 13989 block_no: 4418165 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2730 time: 2020-07-13 03:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56be48f8ee5ef4589e7505b2a8a5f584d7488026dc6184380f43de13861614fcBlock Operator
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