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 4420092 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422139 epoch_slot_no: 15739 block_no: 4419915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3362 time: 2020-07-13 13:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06863d80018ddeb817d0552838b6c68436121fdb0c106f2ed8601bbb6ae2f3a5Block Operator
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