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 4423096 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425143 epoch_slot_no: 18743 block_no: 4422919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2385 time: 2020-07-14 05:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa5bb9e4dd7c2d2ed8679c8633cf68c625d32800ae98906d76703d9b99a3e484Block Operator
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