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 4423604 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425651 epoch_slot_no: 19251 block_no: 4423427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1483 time: 2020-07-14 08:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdccabfa9aa330879ee7b18596108e086ac93c8a1a2bcccb7a0c7f0b6301e318dBlock Operator
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