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 4422876 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4424923 epoch_slot_no: 18523 block_no: 4422699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2020-07-14 04:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x536392d38ae837676322b1d82359a9b0262b18df7b705b7792c2492bdd8e7b60Block Operator
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