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 4426494 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4428541 epoch_slot_no: 541 block_no: 4426317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4043 time: 2020-07-15 00:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5bb9af949322c3e9e13098502920daf2f52b5181dcbd9cf1e7e1c07a24a1305Block Operator
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