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 4423359 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425406 epoch_slot_no: 19006 block_no: 4423182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2976 time: 2020-07-14 07:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f5e66f98017bacdd4ea99c8c29267c6e6f837001acd2bfeabfee96d130d5bfBlock Operator
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