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 4424550 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426597 epoch_slot_no: 20197 block_no: 4424373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-14 13:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b70fdb0a4859ca9fe952161c8bcbd7f2ecd150f2a0109b690f2e44bd8c96740Block Operator
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