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 4420125 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422172 epoch_slot_no: 15772 block_no: 4419948 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4447 time: 2020-07-13 13:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47008164c5c62a8218551988635ac53632dc806be5251aca4a1cca26c6f045a3Block Operator
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