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 4423753 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425800 epoch_slot_no: 19400 block_no: 4423576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-14 09:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb45661bb3ca1ddb708cf4bc0c5c883633d8fa4279c06a7242bb5db614b17206Block Operator
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