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 4428688 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4430735 epoch_slot_no: 2735 block_no: 4428511 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2299 time: 2020-07-15 12:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa34226f536cfbb9a2385a5d4b7e5b495bae5e320cffc1c94acadd2570f641d58Block Operator
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