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 4420565 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422612 epoch_slot_no: 16212 block_no: 4420388 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3682 time: 2020-07-13 15:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed75d84e1a24b42d5bf9b84d701e8be0dcd8f3ad169eb9581e54e06ba9c26ccBlock Operator
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