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 4424956 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427003 epoch_slot_no: 20603 block_no: 4424779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5301 time: 2020-07-14 16:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e942c6bef332137defa4a8e8bc7dbf15f2615bc16c318a5e2bd6f60dcbc68dBlock Operator
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