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 4423783 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4425830 epoch_slot_no: 19430 block_no: 4423606 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5012 time: 2020-07-14 09:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88924563711a5a46f8909f0afc9d2cb695cba1c364b6043678d8bb5eb82b1e3cBlock Operator
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