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 4419683 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421730 epoch_slot_no: 15330 block_no: 4419506 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2722 time: 2020-07-13 10:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace0d089d65896af6ba0344295b546c4a93b8668397d61d15c769fd538f79bd8Block Operator
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