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 4419879 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4421926 epoch_slot_no: 15526 block_no: 4419702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4623 time: 2020-07-13 12:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44923277801692c992ded197a1b279b652335d0f7545d9a4992d757d4cdcc99Block Operator
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