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 4421082 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4423129 epoch_slot_no: 16729 block_no: 4420905 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2693 time: 2020-07-13 18:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0bd52f4c11296143cc1299d71e807314450d01500119382b7108234e614a8a2Block Operator
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