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 4423795 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425842 epoch_slot_no: 19442 block_no: 4423618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1089 time: 2020-07-14 09:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfffb8977fe3e94dac664f4fd09d9ff34c4934ea240ff5a60bc39c4e87dd035adBlock Operator
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