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 4419037 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421084 epoch_slot_no: 14684 block_no: 4418860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4272 time: 2020-07-13 07:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b8274477dfe01387cca7b78a0b06161cc9e1e5b934350f784f7af893269094Block Operator
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