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 4428163 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430210 epoch_slot_no: 2210 block_no: 4427986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2525 time: 2020-07-15 10:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d60351451bf6a7dfe6e4edfdf9f55db39f76f1615c080a112e82dc7057c2f60Block Operator
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