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 4421145 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423192 epoch_slot_no: 16792 block_no: 4420968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1644 time: 2020-07-13 19:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fefa89dae23f356399a194281a6b96d140a1116ca5bc1b482f1bd4f1e507a13Block Operator
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