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 4429097 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431144 epoch_slot_no: 3144 block_no: 4428920 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-15 15:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287461980987beff215c834953f76d73b74c9cb3d96e6e18d0f19d1681cc8161Block Operator
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