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 4418410 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420457 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 4418233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4472 time: 2020-07-13 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x802529afff238b15c62ebddb5c224f583b5fb00f40b57e96f7b3075dbdb1aa46Block Operator
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