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 4421022 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423069 epoch_slot_no: 16669 block_no: 4420845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2094 time: 2020-07-13 18:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5452afa2951209ad027a44295f0061d54bee106f44be845232d4f25cc0c0910eBlock Operator
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