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 4421218 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4423265 epoch_slot_no: 16865 block_no: 4421041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4499 time: 2020-07-13 19:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7268fb332749e70c07a318be95d8afed49599b3c5d297cd15ee3cda26ffeec3Block Operator
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