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 4419765 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421812 epoch_slot_no: 15412 block_no: 4419588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2526 time: 2020-07-13 11:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe812211531c2df5277a18c1654611f294f320e4998c3a2e79e196b4799cb9d6dBlock Operator
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