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 4420715 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422762 epoch_slot_no: 16362 block_no: 4420538 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-13 16:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a944b540869954bb947935e9a29cd0fe4129dc55454769bb52c50de73c3450dBlock Operator
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