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 4419204 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421251 epoch_slot_no: 14851 block_no: 4419027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4458 time: 2020-07-13 08:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5fce705c604a8da9b0b6f560a9e25207d5032d763c712d5399a7c694a9bf360Block Operator
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