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 4424919 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426966 epoch_slot_no: 20566 block_no: 4424742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-14 16:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f68d145ad20b2ad8fe91955e7713f8b91ea5ee4c9ec0bbcca0400f403fbca75Block Operator
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