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 4426573 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428620 epoch_slot_no: 620 block_no: 4426396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1446 time: 2020-07-15 01:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03501eb76562fd58fb3bb989851e716a9d60d7878f51d362195c2d3a0af3bdefBlock Operator
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