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 4428884 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430931 epoch_slot_no: 2931 block_no: 4428707 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-15 14:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6a2aa7001b786b494eec91dbd49e5d144c91233f8bb55594c0433b1f75a698bBlock Operator
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