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 4418771 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420818 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 4418594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5672 time: 2020-07-13 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac07699301be416f065ff8eeaba9462218aa317377e8883c7460a9e9283da73dBlock Operator
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