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 4420619 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422666 epoch_slot_no: 16266 block_no: 4420442 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-07-13 16:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ed6ecad0802a2baad5b682ea5b8654aac66c4c04eb4a3fedb4c5ec9750c1e7Block Operator
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