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 4429220 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4431267 epoch_slot_no: 3267 block_no: 4429043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2116 time: 2020-07-15 15:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa68ec6e5235fcd9472527e7abc75e1723b8005e1ca2ac609078978215cdceebBlock Operator
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