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 4426551 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428598 epoch_slot_no: 598 block_no: 4426374 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1364 time: 2020-07-15 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6575465318cd638ecc7e4fd38ea1f590f19561ae8ac5ef14f8deb3237af1a8eBlock Operator
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