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 4419578 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421625 epoch_slot_no: 15225 block_no: 4419401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1857 time: 2020-07-13 10:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e3afedc0d803939113b02179a5df595cadd44bea34cf14f6beabcac14a2b87Block Operator
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