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 4418788 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4420835 epoch_slot_no: 14435 block_no: 4418611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2547 time: 2020-07-13 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5c01184a950f11fb67ba09c4cde8faf991dd2608188ad5860da61c06145a8f5Block Operator
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