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 4419370 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421417 epoch_slot_no: 15017 block_no: 4419193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2020-07-13 09:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab8734bfc2cb2f3beb0b13f49503508c8ce243cdc38d7a5c6dc0d16b445e2815Block Operator
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