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 4429529 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431576 epoch_slot_no: 3576 block_no: 4429352 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2236 time: 2020-07-15 17:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53bf7c86cda4763d660ce02ce04581fa8c62ee9d81938001e3d70e017add82aBlock Operator
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