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 4423735 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425782 epoch_slot_no: 19382 block_no: 4423558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1498 time: 2020-07-14 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59bb64ed967e918934d45b867e2dc392623ccac432ad7cbeb15260af86b8812cBlock Operator
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