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 4429756 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431803 epoch_slot_no: 3803 block_no: 4429579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-15 18:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64178cbfd8c39d91acd5bc9b9fa132ecfd01a0a04d1cf631c898bf05e949cc76Block Operator
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