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 4422277 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4424324 epoch_slot_no: 17924 block_no: 4422100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2693 time: 2020-07-14 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7266cbe128e639f3554cb8591dd52d9454eb6f6d80c270fcf2b6f92180909df0Block Operator
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