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 4419740 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421787 epoch_slot_no: 15387 block_no: 4419563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1040 time: 2020-07-13 11:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a0e9608563c0fcd1f6c5505f43b3dadab9c2002465ea64ecbef3e6e9e8a7a8Block Operator
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