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 4429521 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431568 epoch_slot_no: 3568 block_no: 4429344 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-15 17:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f07a1c4143d144715ae64261934957f3d7dd7c65f36a582a35cda59f3a8f1aBlock Operator
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