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 4421769 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4423816 epoch_slot_no: 17416 block_no: 4421592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1775 time: 2020-07-13 22:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc898420dfe13ae1d9ccb1c88b97463e0f62812081cbbe3c6a516ec111269d4Block Operator
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