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 4426768 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4428815 epoch_slot_no: 815 block_no: 4426591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2507 time: 2020-07-15 02:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816c392b4343fc509f713507a659b5a2c9e164bbd100e5d0cedc92e64ef7cae1Block Operator
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