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 4422540 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424587 epoch_slot_no: 18187 block_no: 4422363 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2288 time: 2020-07-14 02:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c9eb144a8ed114eecb103484ec153a955e529b2c6a31b2e50ef9ea89f23a36Block Operator
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