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 4420409 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422456 epoch_slot_no: 16056 block_no: 4420232 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-07-13 14:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2bc3f58a675e476711fd33320ef355cd6f3196fadd057a2da77955d23ccc41dBlock Operator
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