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 4423526 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425573 epoch_slot_no: 19173 block_no: 4423349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-14 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb93a0883f829e6def8e39f1e3be69489008006f5447005f798d459dd48edc2e7Block Operator
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