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 4420524 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422571 epoch_slot_no: 16171 block_no: 4420347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-13 15:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574f3f0ddb96e7f20ed7e00d4f8315a251ca7d596810bb88b1cfebaa2bf1f78bBlock Operator
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