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 4424456 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426503 epoch_slot_no: 20103 block_no: 4424279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-14 13:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb826918e0ce7fab15d05916ecacc346b418ee711f21df6420b6bc99ff606ba74Block Operator
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