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 4429269 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4431316 epoch_slot_no: 3316 block_no: 4429092 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3702 time: 2020-07-15 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b8823f1d7b8283f937be71371a96f79d40d5a22e721ff1ec6b4abf2f10d92dBlock Operator
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