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 4426565 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428612 epoch_slot_no: 612 block_no: 4426388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2132 time: 2020-07-15 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb120fe4a28a73fede473e3f71c58f7b1fd9d0fefd1233d6c5db4a8fa637c834cBlock Operator
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