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 4419852 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421899 epoch_slot_no: 15499 block_no: 4419675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-07-13 11:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869c5137b0ed4a8b6edcfed1bcdb75d53f7744810da03eced017dc0e0a34ce43Block Operator
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