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 4427483 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429530 epoch_slot_no: 1530 block_no: 4427306 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1655 time: 2020-07-15 06:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d92720c87b547dbaeb7b693cec118cb4cb5d742d8fe101c5eca56cda93db23Block Operator
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