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 4423738 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425785 epoch_slot_no: 19385 block_no: 4423561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-07-14 09:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69315588ddfb8cf9a59eeac83b71eefb05d2a897d2c7c60e13ad0d7bc9ce603dBlock Operator
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