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 4424929 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426976 epoch_slot_no: 20576 block_no: 4424752 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-07-14 16:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebd411e39b9fc04381e3104563cf3b2ed6ff6acc1fce17a94cbc3eb4179a17b7Block Operator
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