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 4428193 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4430240 epoch_slot_no: 2240 block_no: 4428016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2914 time: 2020-07-15 10:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67e7c4d0aacb65c2e852490f8a3f52a57bdb0f74825e86df398419c906aac32cBlock Operator
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