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 4422294 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4424341 epoch_slot_no: 17941 block_no: 4422117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6733 time: 2020-07-14 01:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72605aebaece6b45ee76d0bf8dab2c35b90af27b76d41e44b49b7b8b0b4c58f1Block Operator
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