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 4430398 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432445 epoch_slot_no: 4445 block_no: 4430221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2223 time: 2020-07-15 22:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a6058d438880b40ad436eb50ab39597e2e74255ce29096f1d8b80e23880a46Block Operator
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