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 4428096 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430143 epoch_slot_no: 2143 block_no: 4427919 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-15 09:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d3b76c08440f592b4cc7ddb2eb44cd72ad61d8b71858b60a5201c9c7478c49Block Operator
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