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 4427592 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4429639 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 4427415 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2020-07-15 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4878babab2bb1c267599e687ec1016c7cb0bbf55d23a43ba09d79ec6bd3caabcBlock Operator
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