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 4429037 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431084 epoch_slot_no: 3084 block_no: 4428860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2952 time: 2020-07-15 14:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee661955992e29aec22a62b293a388d67aef5cb34048a5a063bb5e1770b5deaBlock Operator
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