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 4426815 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428862 epoch_slot_no: 862 block_no: 4426638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1857 time: 2020-07-15 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2986bb6120cd10200119d388fe2b15cf7ddf2499ffb0a5be2b48af0890162b0cBlock Operator
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