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 4426809 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4428856 epoch_slot_no: 856 block_no: 4426632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2989 time: 2020-07-15 02:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a245a5857baa24e1b18d58967937435265d8f6c03f6808b57f6569a0a46e12cBlock Operator
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