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 4422671 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424718 epoch_slot_no: 18318 block_no: 4422494 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1819 time: 2020-07-14 03:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d7aa4b4282b2392f1897f5f7783ee94e067ed543712f308d0ac122439f785aBlock Operator
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