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 4430396 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432443 epoch_slot_no: 4443 block_no: 4430219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2301 time: 2020-07-15 22:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x177fb14d64125f5124d802c8eb0579025f6ff5c0f2d483592bbc61b10e153a76Block Operator
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