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 4430279 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432326 epoch_slot_no: 4326 block_no: 4430102 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-15 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6aea35ca9d5504c782189298df60817de9b9b2257d8e5668f9822314f41a6bbBlock Operator
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