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 4430381 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432428 epoch_slot_no: 4428 block_no: 4430204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4944 time: 2020-07-15 22:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00eae7347f8487c486dc4b892fe325c97ce405fa0d7d1d14fb8e97d7b201c5d1Block Operator
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