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 4422425 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424472 epoch_slot_no: 18072 block_no: 4422248 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2702 time: 2020-07-14 02:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be8ac571411ee8f4fe70ed6ebbd7f211b542af5859e966f728f8677e5abdcfdBlock Operator
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