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 4420380 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4422427 epoch_slot_no: 16027 block_no: 4420203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5144 time: 2020-07-13 14:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3aff8916b5d3d1e0cadb26f18f0425fdc10ed70815b6e6dfe92783e306125967Block Operator
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