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 4418803 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420850 epoch_slot_no: 14450 block_no: 4418626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-13 06:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6bdf92df5e16164f522aa08cec4854af3bd95abb5b86a4066e9004f91b22c4Block Operator
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