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 4423734 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4425781 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 4423557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3211 time: 2020-07-14 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95e85019bcd5db42c506047553464ff78a77e7eab7385264d0e7a3042a3e0903Block Operator
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