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 4424823 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4426870 epoch_slot_no: 20470 block_no: 4424646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1761 time: 2020-07-14 15:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b9104e1f502ea8cf2c186d774704d57d709d0ba216932f99f7a1ecc1b5ff7d6Block Operator
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