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 4428334 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430381 epoch_slot_no: 2381 block_no: 4428157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 951 time: 2020-07-15 10:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214573ef87de457cdda672a262a7bf28fd1decdcf3e8ea835a6fc2c57d746639Block Operator
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