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 4426043 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4428090 epoch_slot_no: 90 block_no: 4425866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1642 time: 2020-07-14 22:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46389bc168cc8cf284cc14d78c905f5c2db55d5c48a70c410e9102c03d91d0c8Block Operator
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