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 4427526 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429573 epoch_slot_no: 1573 block_no: 4427349 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1816 time: 2020-07-15 06:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fd6515f11b5cf4c52dd12a4b758bec13067b54eac9e3b18b532aea3581912c3Block Operator
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