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 4420010 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4422057 epoch_slot_no: 15657 block_no: 4419833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3212 time: 2020-07-13 12:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ba58819b6df06b1a1a4dadcc9ee28e9978694ee22a3ca46869eb19a2cfc0c25Block Operator
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