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 4427639 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4429686 epoch_slot_no: 1686 block_no: 4427462 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3694 time: 2020-07-15 07:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3107f984d46f814c667b2782acf213f4963d5d4a7727814e1a6d9be0d0ed4b1Block Operator
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