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 4426308 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428355 epoch_slot_no: 355 block_no: 4426131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2020-07-14 23:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf3376d8fa6d63c77f67c588c3c7e6657341d43f66ae7a1fbf47f9a944de49a3Block Operator
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