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 4424542 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426589 epoch_slot_no: 20189 block_no: 4424365 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2020-07-14 13:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1ca1b39f406975783680e023ac764ed3b709bd925b1dccca497ae03204c175Block Operator
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