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 4421813 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4423860 epoch_slot_no: 17460 block_no: 4421636 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5856 time: 2020-07-13 22:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa107f8d68753ef4c8e6b08d7e26d5b5236d9b2e0ef327e063dc2c83b2e2a0fc0Block Operator
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