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 4418656 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420703 epoch_slot_no: 14303 block_no: 4418479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4191 time: 2020-07-13 05:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33db8e729e115a113a2d81e2436899c78668be21e8b0772f093249a4a65bb79eBlock Operator
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