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 4423191 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425238 epoch_slot_no: 18838 block_no: 4423014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2020-07-14 06:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b2ca17af417af9fabe1021b5d050cba114f237183d530e5d9455308e1a6b375Block Operator
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