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 4420996 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423043 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 4420819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-07-13 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ebf4e783ac7f45deb0f4c5e58350117f3dc7c02980666397c86ae788e4b0eabBlock Operator
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