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 4430417 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432464 epoch_slot_no: 4464 block_no: 4430240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2118 time: 2020-07-15 22:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16b5c95b8e2987df8a0a26e8c17e76e86b555bc29a6f3ad2cdbfb21f7bd64ecBlock Operator
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