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 4424460 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426507 epoch_slot_no: 20107 block_no: 4424283 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1491 time: 2020-07-14 13:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f65c1b50f97495ecfb79a38dcb91add8a75540e511e979402e846d03e72921Block Operator
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