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 4426996 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4429043 epoch_slot_no: 1043 block_no: 4426819 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4007 time: 2020-07-15 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf69bf1be8cbd1c35dda43526fe70b583d51938657ff12530a8fc3d41ec0e2d8eBlock Operator
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