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 4420000 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422047 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 4419823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1807 time: 2020-07-13 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838848b4b5f67434d66cb6dc42e39b20c73bfff58f87be8d6b8cede49bda7f6aBlock Operator
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