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 4420297 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4422344 epoch_slot_no: 15944 block_no: 4420120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2961 time: 2020-07-13 14:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c5727b908887b7e336f0a11809b93829ca0177b19115df924bf559c3ad7a53Block Operator
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