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 4419568 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421615 epoch_slot_no: 15215 block_no: 4419391 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-13 10:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ac8ede5eee88257685bb1c637f384f7178e4c4879fd45ec960b0fb6d0738538Block Operator
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