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 4428109 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430156 epoch_slot_no: 2156 block_no: 4427932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-15 09:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f0c1faee4f34c96a8f7eb6b189714e5c95e50a8f09c34209109235bb890f580Block Operator
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