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 4426931 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4428978 epoch_slot_no: 978 block_no: 4426754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3433 time: 2020-07-15 03:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28cb0f6ea6e48bb3c886e05cc3a148b1f19e50984b6a3e1a7065ce276f7bac3aBlock Operator
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