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 4427005 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429052 epoch_slot_no: 1052 block_no: 4426828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4348 time: 2020-07-15 03:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeb30dc4470cec145cf68d64061bba4bd9bfa92044c179092e851224e3e3ef28Block Operator
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