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 4423270 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4423093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3997 time: 2020-07-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2f5e2674f33facf084c6a1fcc915e55d95a582b8b53d5bb02fe852a25c3640Block Operator
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