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 4423272 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4425319 epoch_slot_no: 18919 block_no: 4423095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4896 time: 2020-07-14 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e524b6764bad9d11935217cf741f95c17427d33222bd1c58c4fa8511daa2985Block Operator
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