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 4426694 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428741 epoch_slot_no: 741 block_no: 4426517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1154 time: 2020-07-15 01:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc46a9345f0e93513be0e3b18a9d152f4a64fee671478c141ec6ade35480e30cBlock Operator
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