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 4421273 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423320 epoch_slot_no: 16920 block_no: 4421096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1805 time: 2020-07-13 19:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb13403d5919ce043a19b8aacefb717a5f52eed3e517d22ccbe9397d56bce0d3Block Operator
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