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 4426963 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4429010 epoch_slot_no: 1010 block_no: 4426786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2039 time: 2020-07-15 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8459e46e9fa82f498bd20b82d011607b08903a2f27e4ae1ce2d0d538ab8ef865Block Operator
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