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 4419939 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4421986 epoch_slot_no: 15586 block_no: 4419762 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 872 time: 2020-07-13 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27f6d0a9dead30aaa77f1e37fb87dde865629ede50107a105ddbd4cd980db059Block Operator
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