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 4419850 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4421897 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4419673 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10632 time: 2020-07-13 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf77ee62efb10d4fc2bffbe4f17df45e21331abef6e3da549b25ff407e648de0bBlock Operator
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