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 4423881 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425928 epoch_slot_no: 19528 block_no: 4423704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-14 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd74a99e3823ede7acb0aa889e9774620778ed1fcb41d59d3f9114556c5e8b4ffBlock Operator
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