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 4428894 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4430941 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 4428717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3839 time: 2020-07-15 14:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f84779c211f7f8576dcb910d7ab2693237988db8d825a5783063ea0f79e7fd6Block Operator
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