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 4426217 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428264 epoch_slot_no: 264 block_no: 4426040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3944 time: 2020-07-14 23:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2d09d028df30d68108a89e7c4781459d3d745d037f0d317111b1316c4925e2Block Operator
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