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 4419253 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421300 epoch_slot_no: 14900 block_no: 4419076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3735 time: 2020-07-13 08:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd922f4b2e3aa57dd7954f2d1e85ff5c9e6a733354fc6baaa985a89b6b339c9Block Operator
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