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 4426285 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4428332 epoch_slot_no: 332 block_no: 4426108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3224 time: 2020-07-14 23:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43abf88ce3de4f52b09400f1bf3854547b43d5d8cd2a461f69ecef1c294c9c59Block Operator
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