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 4430245 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432292 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 4430068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-15 21:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35624d797bdf4105e68b5b1c1cd5fc83b6e30bc81d6a67ea5d9696d4f10fdd50Block Operator
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