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 4426507 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428554 epoch_slot_no: 554 block_no: 4426330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1589 time: 2020-07-15 00:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f8e8c59ba592536cbd5ca86ddad9d78fce4ba318bee20eb2f2f72e2f01f4e3fBlock Operator
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