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 4426376 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428423 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 4426199 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2293 time: 2020-07-15 00:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f6cba87a574b6b35c96599e11a5f827cbd754a17446c201da13b6a81fea273Block Operator
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