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 4422813 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4424860 epoch_slot_no: 18460 block_no: 4422636 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-14 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5429ee55e872d9dcbc140e17f53e256029ad8107bf4fe7cc6c69426c22927f0aBlock Operator
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