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 4430634 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432681 epoch_slot_no: 4681 block_no: 4430457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-15 23:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86657641404a812af52de47f18e933554c609efaf489bd5b235b5da9124fe87cBlock Operator
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