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 4420103 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422150 epoch_slot_no: 15750 block_no: 4419926 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-07-13 13:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb645677630d0b553dea1ae2c7358d42560a753c5b3285106f08d3ef7151d877fBlock Operator
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