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 4424378 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4426425 epoch_slot_no: 20025 block_no: 4424201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2254 time: 2020-07-14 12:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25b8a1a5bde1a917ebe037a37ce5d9c966c2e767119594ee996bf1b23b8dc8dBlock Operator
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