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 4424884 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4426931 epoch_slot_no: 20531 block_no: 4424707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3236 time: 2020-07-14 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x992c591570fd046ed7565212a5f0bee03aa1a3908f0391a869e2a9bdb5cb4205Block Operator
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