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 4424066 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4426113 epoch_slot_no: 19713 block_no: 4423889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3533 time: 2020-07-14 11:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45ba58c0b0cc8474c771118895da96499e13325bb1b40632581370dde4c45840Block Operator
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