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 4429885 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4431932 epoch_slot_no: 3932 block_no: 4429708 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-15 19:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc4e26870beec46ebfdf082507b5f69721d336c47cc89e16829ecd3f92e26b67Block Operator
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