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 4424229 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426276 epoch_slot_no: 19876 block_no: 4424052 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2353 time: 2020-07-14 12:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb7d60b4b843ced73b7b9507fd95c0f32f74a7118a00c90be875f755c12b028Block Operator
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