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 4418374 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4420421 epoch_slot_no: 14021 block_no: 4418197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5074 time: 2020-07-13 03:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x147159dd0a3770a91bc3d73c56503b2b224e65a7f1603a38b04017bc006dce6fBlock Operator
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