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 4419599 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421646 epoch_slot_no: 15246 block_no: 4419422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5609 time: 2020-07-13 10:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x914619c9083c0b2b4d45697f80d39fb7772b5e3a30342d2aab782c263fb4aa2bBlock Operator
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