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 4418776 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420823 epoch_slot_no: 14423 block_no: 4418599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-07-13 05:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5812b571ef7a212c1b751f5c72eed64fe176a705c21624632936d8a82c3c5ccBlock Operator
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