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 4429246 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431293 epoch_slot_no: 3293 block_no: 4429069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1105 time: 2020-07-15 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeec6514f4cd12f91406613bd80cfc9eed71de3df945a62b7248a021249dd8b1Block Operator
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