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 4429053 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431100 epoch_slot_no: 3100 block_no: 4428876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3436 time: 2020-07-15 14:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0c786aea62edb6e4a4c787b390631e7326c4c65c1f8a0cd52344ec06d4793aeBlock Operator
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