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 4419428 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421475 epoch_slot_no: 15075 block_no: 4419251 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-13 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca0760177a4310f5656694b7d61a18c35d160f2343d4ee43dc10530ba69018fcBlock Operator
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