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 4424526 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4426573 epoch_slot_no: 20173 block_no: 4424349 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5018 time: 2020-07-14 13:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618080671dab9ce4a79de5824ea62199cea0137424cf209bd257d8d5fc0052dfBlock Operator
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