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 4428429 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430476 epoch_slot_no: 2476 block_no: 4428252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-15 11:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bdfbbe2ee12e2abacb9348d4cb1b84588af15e30d8da83d7f969636e9d9f849Block Operator
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