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 4422533 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424580 epoch_slot_no: 18180 block_no: 4422356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2183 time: 2020-07-14 02:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67384d4bde26610d48d006cdb82fd1b80d0bce94e02be80d60d4605bb6320a7fBlock Operator
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