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 4420448 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4422495 epoch_slot_no: 16095 block_no: 4420271 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3589 time: 2020-07-13 15:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd075989a46fdc01ead724dd2a245ff32debb79f994fb26fac873dfb58674d40dBlock Operator
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