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 4419202 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421249 epoch_slot_no: 14849 block_no: 4419025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1647 time: 2020-07-13 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6407b0105828697a481364cac8668c3cb0543010887109cdfa2ff8fca8377fb7Block Operator
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