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 4420719 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422766 epoch_slot_no: 16366 block_no: 4420542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2020-07-13 16:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a4f6e92f1aee1fd6cf62dc1719cfd43f101fc8775fedd737531c3a77da40b56Block Operator
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