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 4421699 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423746 epoch_slot_no: 17346 block_no: 4421522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1364 time: 2020-07-13 22:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa022d70ea9bfbec241f56de62a7aab705dc7d7bd2ad8edb28e4459fd283259f6Block Operator
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