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 4428398 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430445 epoch_slot_no: 2445 block_no: 4428221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1270 time: 2020-07-15 11:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4746ce32f091cc0d22100f5cc4792f81b35758d69f91267b5856d85c1e7ea0bBlock Operator
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