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 4426827 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4428874 epoch_slot_no: 874 block_no: 4426650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2399 time: 2020-07-15 02:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe923e7024047714f75d83c4585a8291fefe131967822113c5f6922dc8d8dd4aeBlock Operator
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