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 4421185 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423232 epoch_slot_no: 16832 block_no: 4421008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3694 time: 2020-07-13 19:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ebb094107092d866d8777988eaafd419e87defcf2c762c9dccb5318a108c552Block Operator
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