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 4424344 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426391 epoch_slot_no: 19991 block_no: 4424167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3657 time: 2020-07-14 12:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c9c63032931392fbfe210d1feb99b1176790d27731509b29decfc2eb6c461faBlock Operator
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