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 4420076 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422123 epoch_slot_no: 15723 block_no: 4419899 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1426 time: 2020-07-13 13:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c8b906db1c8d45bcec15cd3cdedc4561bed1c72543f497a2133ce52b7e91b1bBlock Operator
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