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 4430814 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432861 epoch_slot_no: 4861 block_no: 4430637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3081 time: 2020-07-16 00:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121427b86e133c43a0d2bf9d1a4fe864b552f6d077e97e69bc17df6499be287dBlock Operator
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