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 4419184 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421231 epoch_slot_no: 14831 block_no: 4419007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1663 time: 2020-07-13 08:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d967a7f4fda2ae7871820e6bfd1d52158d26b8a6ac2c216c49c23f863f49d5aBlock Operator
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