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 4426445 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428492 epoch_slot_no: 492 block_no: 4426268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-15 00:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0618d7dd4b5de637d53256c5fe0d2ffcb5caf8329ce4a4c4e74b441ec16faf6Block Operator
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