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 4420065 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4422112 epoch_slot_no: 15712 block_no: 4419888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2360 time: 2020-07-13 13:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x785ec0c3ffb562ed2afb586c2e5861b456198d38acbac68e49b01ca45ed5864eBlock Operator
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