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 4426964 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429011 epoch_slot_no: 1011 block_no: 4426787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3231 time: 2020-07-15 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0107d349e7c27e9800a1edb94223f3f613c6cb936216f621602406143dffe8b9Block Operator
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