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 4430251 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4432298 epoch_slot_no: 4298 block_no: 4430074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2855 time: 2020-07-15 21:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66737559e359cf88a5c9020a3f8aac643db826af3e54d4d9f27f4b5f7dc5913aBlock Operator
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