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 4424262 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426309 epoch_slot_no: 19909 block_no: 4424085 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3412 time: 2020-07-14 12:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233d4166485df6026641948aabc525954666c00368abb51f98b9cf07935a2d99Block Operator
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