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 4430317 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432364 epoch_slot_no: 4364 block_no: 4430140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-15 21:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d13e87ab90f3c11ef18d226943ab49f39096cddc6da69d5e7752df99511b59Block Operator
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