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 4420003 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422050 epoch_slot_no: 15650 block_no: 4419826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1636 time: 2020-07-13 12:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aad0487bd85f50c84e8668c5d596867e3b7f87e262fbdcdd885709e3a249119Block Operator
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