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 4418901 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4420948 epoch_slot_no: 14548 block_no: 4418724 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3158 time: 2020-07-13 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf76e61d036aa488f38937b6b9c90fb8bdd652665c8b1da11c89324d1fd7bdcc3Block Operator
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