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 4421580 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423627 epoch_slot_no: 17227 block_no: 4421403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3671 time: 2020-07-13 21:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8977639203ac49017c390739cf0d941776664ac2f5f9712913520b3b5037b32fBlock Operator
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