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 4418967 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4421014 epoch_slot_no: 14614 block_no: 4418790 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2078 time: 2020-07-13 06:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515d2b7027a51a6be0aa678e11d2e2f9485c0911a9328490e31d4d0ff59ccf1cBlock Operator
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