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 4423277 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425324 epoch_slot_no: 18924 block_no: 4423100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2644 time: 2020-07-14 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc63b0a33b45a3a677c8abb00ee8bb89ee095dbe70f7e5ef52477b79db43020Block Operator
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