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 4418903 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420950 epoch_slot_no: 14550 block_no: 4418726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2020-07-13 06:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e87a16e4163af49553d81ca820914d50c150ce55be3f582638c0af53c456b8Block Operator
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