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 4419730 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421777 epoch_slot_no: 15377 block_no: 4419553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-07-13 11:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03c387ce6777ebfdfe5e1df9ee3525b127c4e6bde3a4f6109989ce7d2eee4c7aBlock Operator
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