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 4424624 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426671 epoch_slot_no: 20271 block_no: 4424447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1823 time: 2020-07-14 14:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ebf7314da6bb2e248a58b177cdc15dd41709db7514033f8ae5ec95981852ea6Block Operator
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