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 4420179 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4422226 epoch_slot_no: 15826 block_no: 4420002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1598 time: 2020-07-13 13:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed32f88a557404196d372e7180a159d103d339a0491d615f01fbaeb3b9893d9Block Operator
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