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 4421669 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423716 epoch_slot_no: 17316 block_no: 4421492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-13 21:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7b827120411a26481dc56b9e05827752f6c2a944a686d62da20b21fb730df96Block Operator
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