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 4424566 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426613 epoch_slot_no: 20213 block_no: 4424389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1631 time: 2020-07-14 14:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x664682a8b12bd4e31eec6ee05fbdcae5eb3e67d4ff896c918d48c4776627cef7Block Operator
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