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 4426662 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428709 epoch_slot_no: 709 block_no: 4426485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2792 time: 2020-07-15 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf609eb48a6e87ed85e6b2e29f473917df3124dafab1a5e7985da9e6681faac7eBlock Operator
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