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 4419443 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421490 epoch_slot_no: 15090 block_no: 4419266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2388 time: 2020-07-13 09:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x482845de00add7b283c6d2dd4070824882834984057964d2f3171b1cec8c7e01Block Operator
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