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 4421000 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423047 epoch_slot_no: 16647 block_no: 4420823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2020-07-13 18:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e28c62105ca3a7af6bc668eb7e320928af01ec841221baeb6b8365987103223Block Operator
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