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 4426334 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428381 epoch_slot_no: 381 block_no: 4426157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5661 time: 2020-07-14 23:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c7aadde055d5593be369d82b47d2d825c9530f9d58e0146c359afa64ec62a4Block Operator
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