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 4419340 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4421387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 4419163 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2143 time: 2020-07-13 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dff40445921c41b80b2784b842e5f5d53e817ca25061080d5751c8e1a74b2eBlock Operator
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