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 4429780 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431827 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 4429603 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-15 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f19ece31d4ef90a3c9cb9436beb3cc3d540484189114920c9bfc118493cd60Block Operator
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