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 4420414 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422461 epoch_slot_no: 16061 block_no: 4420237 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3723 time: 2020-07-13 14:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3f7afdbc42fe41bdea1fb97fa8e128dc59d9935c8e826fa3807d13cbb486d56Block Operator
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