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 4422509 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424556 epoch_slot_no: 18156 block_no: 4422332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1940 time: 2020-07-14 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab57cb76707c76de9c2d94527ecea4a105e04500bd3282638b3db368a182b05Block Operator
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