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 4418539 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420586 epoch_slot_no: 14186 block_no: 4418362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-07-13 04:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b8e0818d283db6426edca96fdab9508d821aeafe2b60db724fa9ea4067457eBlock Operator
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