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 4424042 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426089 epoch_slot_no: 19689 block_no: 4423865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1675 time: 2020-07-14 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe306fb44556b02dac2b5bc58ec3a6a65be01144d0e41555beb04c52dd5dc247dBlock Operator
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