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 4430363 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432410 epoch_slot_no: 4410 block_no: 4430186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1072 time: 2020-07-15 22:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c9d3a57e95d49611a64a05dea44d77f19a5ac0f2c5813289c8b794a8c9ca889Block Operator
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