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 4423017 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425064 epoch_slot_no: 18664 block_no: 4422840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-14 05:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d39c9f42357a3d7f32d7bda8d6a9a5c37779bae5edb3e9000b61e29662e813aBlock Operator
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