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 4423820 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425867 epoch_slot_no: 19467 block_no: 4423643 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-14 09:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5bebbc092025531d240f080301447413cd47bd03b5d0c00a2bf0360892ab3aBlock Operator
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