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 4419749 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4421796 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 4419572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1881 time: 2020-07-13 11:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680325342d0e3dacab0891f1f451e833b91ad3fa7858d2a6da3b8998a8da34eaBlock Operator
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