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 4421808 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423855 epoch_slot_no: 17455 block_no: 4421631 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-13 22:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899255ef9688f5f40d6db28918967b6c477f143b0f58d4333adb533e5fed7343Block Operator
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