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 4424634 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426681 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 4424457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1401 time: 2020-07-14 14:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1766db019e5b443a2855d3d20a6ac05f663ceacfaafcafd0c2c03590410438bcBlock Operator
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