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 4419120 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421167 epoch_slot_no: 14767 block_no: 4418943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2674 time: 2020-07-13 07:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3a6f14498bd2e2e96c46b9507b73dc6601d59c53ea2adb148945e724bdd21eBlock Operator
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