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 4428441 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4430488 epoch_slot_no: 2488 block_no: 4428264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1839 time: 2020-07-15 11:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f34c22f90723827b6205405bb5960229752fb0dc4b04e051d41da52099c7ccBlock Operator
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