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 4419670 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4421717 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 4419493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11997 time: 2020-07-13 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4044c02b856c7e0d938246bd6cddbc9c4c5298332d4448fdf86a908f79da06cBlock Operator
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