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 4422850 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424897 epoch_slot_no: 18497 block_no: 4422673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2423 time: 2020-07-14 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd82f1f6ec5583851ac47b662e220307bb69b3e3ebf6969d80ecd51387b496594Block Operator
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