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 4423916 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4425963 epoch_slot_no: 19563 block_no: 4423739 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3245 time: 2020-07-14 10:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd26c0d39fc07545f537d6449642d372d6bb74461b80a76cfd42c4f13ddcaa3bBlock Operator
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