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 4420858 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4422905 epoch_slot_no: 16505 block_no: 4420681 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1232 time: 2020-07-13 17:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3d95d566162a537ce9d29c374fa0153249e212a93d117046e6fb05511c145efBlock Operator
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