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 4430045 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432092 epoch_slot_no: 4092 block_no: 4429868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3595 time: 2020-07-15 20:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63e518239089c5fa28958a790d0c8ad42b2fe1da583d7f48ea4ec418df9e6a01Block Operator
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