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 4423964 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426011 epoch_slot_no: 19611 block_no: 4423787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2020-07-14 10:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a923a7d17c09e77ccea3da2cdbf0db97e91405edea3d2fd14614a0bd538dd8Block Operator
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