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 4418487 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420534 epoch_slot_no: 14134 block_no: 4418310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2020-07-13 04:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5321ed205ba33ef8d421296f5595e3d1eca02d17ca12141f11c9568084b2894Block Operator
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