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 4426806 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428853 epoch_slot_no: 853 block_no: 4426629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-15 02:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff7da3eb2b88965aa921744c84aba7dd5f1b750b484e34990e27114750612efBlock Operator
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