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 4421235 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423282 epoch_slot_no: 16882 block_no: 4421058 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3550 time: 2020-07-13 19:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a96e1bb2c571535c267591da36a0e7d1fa9c7fd2a7c4ac39502e73bd5908d9Block Operator
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