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 4419221 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421268 epoch_slot_no: 14868 block_no: 4419044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3387 time: 2020-07-13 08:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e9d5f866d73e286aa3baada8b3dd60fd9b63c34f6e7ef9f054ea3b8dcba05bBlock Operator
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