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 4421087 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423134 epoch_slot_no: 16734 block_no: 4420910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2102 time: 2020-07-13 18:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc681fa4d18e1cb743bf55d1ee192e8932a60f0eaa454bb0ff7c1c9400e58ea68Block Operator
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