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 4419572 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421619 epoch_slot_no: 15219 block_no: 4419395 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1414 time: 2020-07-13 10:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924be07de699ddcbbcc211a4b95b87ca5b0e048ffc2c856373465b3371c8edf7Block Operator
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