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 4424165 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4426212 epoch_slot_no: 19812 block_no: 4423988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3420 time: 2020-07-14 11:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98bdeec80bf478c899033df33fa28cb0947972bf93b73cd6e9219346929d4b9dBlock Operator
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