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 4418996 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421043 epoch_slot_no: 14643 block_no: 4418819 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-07-13 07:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d2d5d944f5b32098b79285fe7381b87b7fececb3c8856b4f7b0076e8840db5Block Operator
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