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 4420260 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422307 epoch_slot_no: 15907 block_no: 4420083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3653 time: 2020-07-13 14:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b14ce26389e241adde981011dcbe15896ce3a38b02510b5f14246541a987a78Block Operator
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