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 4423522 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425569 epoch_slot_no: 19169 block_no: 4423345 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1848 time: 2020-07-14 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36565b1bace46bd9370c2a6e876b59474fa1f9d51f2e78e0473a5116f0f89200Block Operator
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