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 4421313 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423360 epoch_slot_no: 16960 block_no: 4421136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-13 19:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435e49fab3cab370ce9f2b335974bd56071f375febc86235d43f7d2fcaf2b0cdBlock Operator
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