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 4420436 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4422483 epoch_slot_no: 16083 block_no: 4420259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2873 time: 2020-07-13 15:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4f8295027d2a495b5ad19559ba7dda87f7c68fe9645a3d1c2d078ecafb7d9b7Block Operator
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