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 4420404 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422451 epoch_slot_no: 16051 block_no: 4420227 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-13 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcc902a609a3184858f805be2cc8baa19a304b06acba657f949c2c9a59483b88Block Operator
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