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 4429522 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4431569 epoch_slot_no: 3569 block_no: 4429345 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2568 time: 2020-07-15 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8977efbcea5a41d7892e63699393b5998dbd1129de13efb7d34ce50cc9635585Block Operator
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