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 4428098 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430145 epoch_slot_no: 2145 block_no: 4427921 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-07-15 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x092ccaaa8f3ce331267979a9fcfa5cc6a76ada7b052921283102d686b3583ba7Block Operator
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