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 4419790 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421837 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 4419613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-13 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8053912ab23b02d4f809c7620a81734126af39417c2a4a0414c8df365a4b497aBlock Operator
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