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 4420126 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422173 epoch_slot_no: 15773 block_no: 4419949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8221 time: 2020-07-13 13:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6356020ee745a2871a6a51c45d1ff86d3ca43801b27d17c781da1d056bdcbdcfBlock Operator
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