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 4427185 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429232 epoch_slot_no: 1232 block_no: 4427008 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2294 time: 2020-07-15 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e1bc4f9903b70063636aea8df208e1f41d17d20cd546bcc94570d984fbab3ebBlock Operator
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