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 4430484 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4432531 epoch_slot_no: 4531 block_no: 4430307 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1882 time: 2020-07-15 22:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581d14ecabc3b96a05869213dc5c6e2735a40b8ae467ca5a2e27deaea3520d20Block Operator
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