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 4421727 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423774 epoch_slot_no: 17374 block_no: 4421550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5285 time: 2020-07-13 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a944942c5c5ff3c6c9a35085892808e26fdb5b3d1d7610504582edf9f1972efBlock Operator
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