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 4426216 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428263 epoch_slot_no: 263 block_no: 4426039 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2127 time: 2020-07-14 23:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c70f8c0de2c8f7d3b1371ba3fa6a3c1ae145d4f31897f0c0b4f9959f3205f09Block Operator
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