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 4419660 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421707 epoch_slot_no: 15307 block_no: 4419483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2695 time: 2020-07-13 10:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c40fe8265e367c8a691ab1c77492d37c4f1e4ee93d4d8b0bba189e036497dc6Block Operator
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