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 4421915 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4423962 epoch_slot_no: 17562 block_no: 4421738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4737 time: 2020-07-13 23:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d661819ff4db69d40e37d29aa610147be2acdea25344c9f4fd1e432a1ded34Block Operator
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