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 4428325 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430372 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 4428148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-07-15 10:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3f30f2def7954b54fc5d93f8bf9a680a8d35a0f375f3e9aa990ec288b6c55cBlock Operator
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