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 4424279 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426326 epoch_slot_no: 19926 block_no: 4424102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3320 time: 2020-07-14 12:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde74914cb68971c36ae3db4a4f66daaf9f440fa7b7bfa8012da2baba9453e63fBlock Operator
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