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 4428031 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430078 epoch_slot_no: 2078 block_no: 4427854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2020-07-15 09:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a84aa40f3d8b7db8bf16d792db4aee1757b6eacbaf544d7bb6fbb567d6405b6Block Operator
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