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 4428440 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4430487 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 4428263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-15 11:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41133e3a760a6981fc82a38d3a8b09ef2ee080d79e64741f9156dfae763be0d9Block Operator
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