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 4421842 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423889 epoch_slot_no: 17489 block_no: 4421665 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2942 time: 2020-07-13 22:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30c23b26c03d5caa40641243e066a10f2f23860dcd9a5c0a91f16147953e046Block Operator
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