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 4420829 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422876 epoch_slot_no: 16476 block_no: 4420652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1717 time: 2020-07-13 17:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7c1b700e986abba73d2cf87398e58adcd597657f9378560e403cd1750282e5Block Operator
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