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 4429423 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4431470 epoch_slot_no: 3470 block_no: 4429246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2020-07-15 17:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26288905506132cfd4290ebd3f3e7f54e2f715abff766c7d64b5885b5a458ef4Block Operator
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