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 4428995 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431042 epoch_slot_no: 3042 block_no: 4428818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-07-15 14:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7018db6b28493f5fea9ba5d88791b689020dda7c6b237cd14924a7da395fcebbBlock Operator
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