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 4429234 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431281 epoch_slot_no: 3281 block_no: 4429057 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3657 time: 2020-07-15 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24964ea704d2b9dd2b4935e3d4fe3fd437f79b4c9e0743b1cae9b04ab6666f48Block Operator
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