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 4428076 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4430123 epoch_slot_no: 2123 block_no: 4427899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5324 time: 2020-07-15 09:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x101d9968d65a23ad6fa29da62cdb3e2cce14a0cfc178f5c6da098c50cbb925e0Block Operator
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