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 4428359 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430406 epoch_slot_no: 2406 block_no: 4428182 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-15 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ff7914a782e13783e26547d6a5dd47a89ddad15a762c77f2730ebeeb568929Block Operator
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