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 4422108 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424155 epoch_slot_no: 17755 block_no: 4421931 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-14 00:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59efa611e2595502ab6b8e58f8a632240a137a7dac162d9442e11043c9495971Block Operator
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