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 4430597 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4432644 epoch_slot_no: 4644 block_no: 4430420 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1819 time: 2020-07-15 23:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1091f39edd505426b70771de0a2e03595fb3250068826663041cb5caac1b0bcdBlock Operator
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