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 4428947 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4430994 epoch_slot_no: 2994 block_no: 4428770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3084 time: 2020-07-15 14:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1dcf3e6d482f7260b88f45d43e98dd0c6d8e7cff381ad7ccca43fe5760f7a0Block Operator
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