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 4421996 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424043 epoch_slot_no: 17643 block_no: 4421819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2381 time: 2020-07-13 23:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a02554978b6b3830fd29cb2db87f3f0ec2b55145a89c37dfef7f42bf26a0c9Block Operator
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