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 4430393 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432440 epoch_slot_no: 4440 block_no: 4430216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2659 time: 2020-07-15 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe550d220e3596ce7e1d889c06b4ac2758c0adbde16dac9a65075088e1ce8168fBlock Operator
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