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 4423961 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426008 epoch_slot_no: 19608 block_no: 4423784 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1523 time: 2020-07-14 10:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ac48e6b75bc3dafd299244747f15fe641c798b9dd4bac9578c93e1bc715384fBlock Operator
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