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 4420227 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422274 epoch_slot_no: 15874 block_no: 4420050 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-13 13:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf052e9b1f10493adb8e02d1961801b314da8ba74f5c9bd57164a4f38a40808ecBlock Operator
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