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 4422933 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4424980 epoch_slot_no: 18580 block_no: 4422756 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3717 time: 2020-07-14 04:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd52b36de3403f24334ee90346954cc97f815453f3d19833dbbdfd3945d4ee7eBlock Operator
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