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 4419919 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4421966 epoch_slot_no: 15566 block_no: 4419742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2020-07-13 12:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6d8c007a15bd0d84df3c0038b9a00f5fec0098e391dd4b4a3cce938ccd3705Block Operator
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