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 4419130 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4421177 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 4418953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10591 time: 2020-07-13 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd42b4dd265c1c60289419361e7017e42e28bdb5507f1d19fca01db22e3ad654eBlock Operator
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