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 4424397 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426444 epoch_slot_no: 20044 block_no: 4424220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1768 time: 2020-07-14 13:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c3a1c536be71199bad77c4ea40306f0c60c964c1c93d3705c5a55695605ce5Block Operator
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