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 4428323 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430370 epoch_slot_no: 2370 block_no: 4428146 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-15 10:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825304fb704423db254e021b4e27155f30b77a4d84be10dd6bd3d1d4af383a1dBlock Operator
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