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 4429586 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431633 epoch_slot_no: 3633 block_no: 4429409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1595 time: 2020-07-15 17:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ffbbf85df693f58bdbe4731b3646cf8ebb9e2f7f48e1b58c90f494b209009a5Block Operator
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