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 4423554 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425601 epoch_slot_no: 19201 block_no: 4423377 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2189 time: 2020-07-14 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867225f079569e092886a0802dc249b0990d88c63c1b74ce14bc6969f878f222Block Operator
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