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 4423662 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4425709 epoch_slot_no: 19309 block_no: 4423485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4264 time: 2020-07-14 09:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038fc1fda4578b323bffe7229531dd980acf2ceb4afa80372e07653b226a806cBlock Operator
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