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 4418666 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4420713 epoch_slot_no: 14313 block_no: 4418489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5104 time: 2020-07-13 05:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x540eecf51708413455756e9bd660cda2ceb19d41f79dbb6af667e07a9f4daf52Block Operator
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