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 4428355 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4430402 epoch_slot_no: 2402 block_no: 4428178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1643 time: 2020-07-15 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4d2a05e09ac685284780efc45f9978536f8f2ffcbd0ff1a6da93259fab87e7Block Operator
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