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 4426744 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428791 epoch_slot_no: 791 block_no: 4426567 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2763 time: 2020-07-15 02:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a02654d821d02239abdce9ced6d08ee4f3c63d66dedcc621d29a4df6f7e963Block Operator
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