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 4423095 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425142 epoch_slot_no: 18742 block_no: 4422918 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1871 time: 2020-07-14 05:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0182013c081a6b9aff71d7e76567e235b954f364bad269c9e4c9fc6dd917192Block Operator
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