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 4419213 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421260 epoch_slot_no: 14860 block_no: 4419036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1007 time: 2020-07-13 08:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6268888f97d7235ca0cab54dba10ae9297c52fde2aa569a8f9e7c7b67d8328e1Block Operator
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