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 4423917 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4425964 epoch_slot_no: 19564 block_no: 4423740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-14 10:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x142cf4fb10f96235197ca9f1200cff7a9aa76b1101dd860e4339b3bfe68fe244Block Operator
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