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 4428075 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430122 epoch_slot_no: 2122 block_no: 4427898 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-15 09:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4940562d622f669165357c9361f287b13be73eefe605b2f80629329834a18a7aBlock Operator
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