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 4420441 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422488 epoch_slot_no: 16088 block_no: 4420264 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2020-07-13 15:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee0cc8afde19d493ca692d69e96e3ffa4a10c0c7e528b1f4839cdca81db953c8Block Operator
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