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 4427809 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4429856 epoch_slot_no: 1856 block_no: 4427632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1625 time: 2020-07-15 08:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f6d77e401ae0613237dcc3e26a8967be62d03b456a562803bd0111de679f32Block Operator
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