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 4419445 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4421492 epoch_slot_no: 15092 block_no: 4419268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2514 time: 2020-07-13 09:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc131f7ccf8b1970566e50e01e297eccda4e9e74439f124407a0d13cab3020c65Block Operator
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