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 4421302 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423349 epoch_slot_no: 16949 block_no: 4421125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-07-13 19:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadae6dfd19e881ca1f6a549dc13b7062f0436869f227e9004819865f1ca6bd51Block Operator
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