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 4427802 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4429849 epoch_slot_no: 1849 block_no: 4427625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2426 time: 2020-07-15 08:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901e3766109a235c4968c452a15315f0c4d2d82c54f71ed5f4d65a60f2369a1aBlock Operator
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