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 4419600 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421647 epoch_slot_no: 15247 block_no: 4419423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-13 10:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e34ecd2caaa8a43fc61350e6a2fda9539019376e5376f4c13a19a76f3d6ad2fBlock Operator
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