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 4422676 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424723 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 4422499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2010 time: 2020-07-14 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5919d0ea7d83589ba3ae5226c51bd77cf182c15874ba00b0b2eca4d4a7845a50Block Operator
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