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 4420498 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4422545 epoch_slot_no: 16145 block_no: 4420321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4815 time: 2020-07-13 15:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2d776dd54d2bd07a70384e3e81a223298b9f342cb36fe71cb14d1ba2384c93Block Operator
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