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 4421005 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423052 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 4420828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2965 time: 2020-07-13 18:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab93568a2a3e3b92ce7870da66bdd33d3eacbb1aafe3d334ad451acc116e60a0Block Operator
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