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 4423249 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425296 epoch_slot_no: 18896 block_no: 4423072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2512 time: 2020-07-14 06:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x020565e99a6a23820a86db805176715e3538691ecbbac045da61883a2caf084dBlock Operator
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