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 4426842 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428889 epoch_slot_no: 889 block_no: 4426665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-07-15 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ffdf3476c56b82dc22673cf6cfcf6897162c6bd85c039826f6bad5a4868d8b5Block Operator
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