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 4426783 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428830 epoch_slot_no: 830 block_no: 4426606 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1766 time: 2020-07-15 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443007cb74313ab3121036c6cd528ce27f7445632f975b7d6d70eca9a8f80275Block Operator
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