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 4429202 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4431249 epoch_slot_no: 3249 block_no: 4429025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3952 time: 2020-07-15 15:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x934eaeed69bf74ec216516bbe19b31fcb4d5b5a07b5212348418c776a3c5d0b8Block Operator
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