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 4419104 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421151 epoch_slot_no: 14751 block_no: 4418927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3670 time: 2020-07-13 07:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee0955a5d972ef2c9c6cf6d9bbd7d0dd44b7891fee857e7beb7d80ad9b5e274Block Operator
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