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 4424172 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426219 epoch_slot_no: 19819 block_no: 4423995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1825 time: 2020-07-14 11:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c1804a8b092c2a31c0a642dd445f398ba42a9101ef349a27091e42a9b123b7Block Operator
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