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 4421348 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423395 epoch_slot_no: 16995 block_no: 4421171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2020-07-13 20:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7766600f75263a5e23c4b74e43a7b8c3d349eb8bb7491eb73a07380077df8f4Block Operator
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