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 4420613 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4422660 epoch_slot_no: 16260 block_no: 4420436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2459 time: 2020-07-13 16:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc3f443a23b40d8b93c399a005ce3e8c1e40988278a3f216d51015421885671Block Operator
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