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 4421897 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4423944 epoch_slot_no: 17544 block_no: 4421720 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-07-13 23:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e360fa90e67ec5c8a465200ec90984837abab2052967ae0bcaf0995302b4313Block Operator
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