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 4421645 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423692 epoch_slot_no: 17292 block_no: 4421468 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3478 time: 2020-07-13 21:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742d4e57683175c578bb849e25834f9aa7f54a3f101ec912a69739bc48376956Block Operator
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