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 4420180 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4422227 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 4420003 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2887 time: 2020-07-13 13:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55e54b3e6bcc001160d11a53297edf0e40729cd28480bae488143d2f36b30c3aBlock Operator
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