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 4426358 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428405 epoch_slot_no: 405 block_no: 4426181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1499 time: 2020-07-14 23:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724c7211f92728a29d6e371c73811c47a8f33c355b2ad6ff10b1a98e8fdbfbc0Block Operator
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