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 4430461 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432508 epoch_slot_no: 4508 block_no: 4430284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2021 time: 2020-07-15 22:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494231425e2d2512aac2f4b7abbf104dd245e50b7f0b9535331fff619b747af2Block Operator
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