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 4427716 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4429763 epoch_slot_no: 1763 block_no: 4427539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2196 time: 2020-07-15 07:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b9b4bcaed47d9b0d4c520c19aa683b2de628a28300ecea2b08a221c48942690Block Operator
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