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 4423304 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425351 epoch_slot_no: 18951 block_no: 4423127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1614 time: 2020-07-14 07:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9c644f25eaf41faa9f09db93d26abcea883d42139fba3654d4a10e297f974bBlock Operator
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