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 4419434 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4421481 epoch_slot_no: 15081 block_no: 4419257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5789 time: 2020-07-13 09:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45a4f1f467c5afa5eda1518c2857d29a1152e0f62eaade378b9a399d9ca601fBlock Operator
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