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 4424411 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426458 epoch_slot_no: 20058 block_no: 4424234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2582 time: 2020-07-14 13:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae79c8e349e24bb8637322d12f065b4275b0700a353dd50cdb70ee0d1d3fd30dBlock Operator
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