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 4421680 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423727 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 4421503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-13 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d5676f80b6ce0f8080670cfc7eb72ea6e4fba6c29e0b4a372145b2dbaeacfdBlock Operator
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