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 4423967 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4426014 epoch_slot_no: 19614 block_no: 4423790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1109 time: 2020-07-14 10:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058195089d1b53288006550d325802688a89892a12117404a15c78b28ecf0ac3Block Operator
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