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 4430499 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432546 epoch_slot_no: 4546 block_no: 4430322 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2020-07-15 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0285b6ebd5d8af53f1e9611ae8b3718c02e4939253a962380e0ef2c925b3960Block Operator
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