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 4421394 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4423441 epoch_slot_no: 17041 block_no: 4421217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2579 time: 2020-07-13 20:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b44dabff9f46355cbcc0e5c855c462a649cd3bb93dea97c1ba9efc1449443d8Block Operator
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