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 4419752 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421799 epoch_slot_no: 15399 block_no: 4419575 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2043 time: 2020-07-13 11:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x477f58a258fa0182e99207d9d4c809fb1d3b31a14f6534036de752932c3b0275Block Operator
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