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 4420765 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422812 epoch_slot_no: 16412 block_no: 4420588 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-13 16:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d2d17c1f40dcc21461ea9bcb38b51b6f407a76d3f4a6c5547f1ba582e07f65Block Operator
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