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 4420134 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422181 epoch_slot_no: 15781 block_no: 4419957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4972 time: 2020-07-13 13:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadd344847c36e7e31ad2f595b84bbecbf67bb5444a1def11460b1ea5ecab0fd7Block Operator
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