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 4418591 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4420638 epoch_slot_no: 14238 block_no: 4418414 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5048 time: 2020-07-13 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1588476436d4e472261e7abeb42cd6b6056b1752ca9a563e31cbcc760af5edBlock Operator
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