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 4421572 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4423619 epoch_slot_no: 17219 block_no: 4421395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-13 21:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38303f66df429b9f0b66789c321b100078e91d01bd46d532ee88b09ccbce6992Block Operator
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