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 4419304 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421351 epoch_slot_no: 14951 block_no: 4419127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-13 08:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7537c60eb69fc132ce555266f0e5236ac687b400d3e156600d7b3f02dc3c356eBlock Operator
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