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 4420994 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423041 epoch_slot_no: 16641 block_no: 4420817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2020-07-13 18:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad47c8a83361b041f682c73928a05c8df3a19d04d949a684fb07950e515750dcBlock Operator
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