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 4422177 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424224 epoch_slot_no: 17824 block_no: 4422000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3653 time: 2020-07-14 00:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e4ebe758676a5694679b33a95f105793048035f62825747f3236aa50c8620ebBlock Operator
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