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 4419954 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4422001 epoch_slot_no: 15601 block_no: 4419777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2189 time: 2020-07-13 12:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8002e740c624a0716144da0d579b533a8683a3ea96911bfca92479604f9c6921Block Operator
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