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 4418736 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420783 epoch_slot_no: 14383 block_no: 4418559 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2020-07-13 05:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4626271c0ea477bf083dfb26c608c1c33cfe4a848d76d3858fefe9c81118236aBlock Operator
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