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 4424722 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426769 epoch_slot_no: 20369 block_no: 4424545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1577 time: 2020-07-14 14:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd9a1a67503e7f27196e880e405c8685a5c5694a6b2a7cc6ce6a8bcd10b8df98Block Operator
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