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 4419272 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421319 epoch_slot_no: 14919 block_no: 4419095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1984 time: 2020-07-13 08:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb884bb659126eb503e44fc3998a678ebb430c30a4d46c7429f8ad225d3d0101eBlock Operator
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