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 4422286 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4424333 epoch_slot_no: 17933 block_no: 4422109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1635 time: 2020-07-14 01:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cbc094c9843e0a5c9632747bf77335802c66deb2d7b8e184c3ae9f72dfacf49Block Operator
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