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 4424814 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4426861 epoch_slot_no: 20461 block_no: 4424637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1331 time: 2020-07-14 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd40c6f72a136d796fe703152870044e49a0025e8a0bc65fc32e75a0e13f50ce0Block Operator
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