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 4429145 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431192 epoch_slot_no: 3192 block_no: 4428968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-15 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2fe249888c110eaea0439fe1cf8a8bedd46d15fb137f9f9728542c426af3ca4Block Operator
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