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 4429943 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4431990 epoch_slot_no: 3990 block_no: 4429766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-07-15 19:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb55157addceee742c46f5cc7bc26805539c538700fba583cc38a85ab724a60Block Operator
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