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 4430865 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4432912 epoch_slot_no: 4912 block_no: 4430688 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2001 time: 2020-07-16 01:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd61c513abd2f644e021d75c9a10b5ed47b272ea5d73b3f146bc6d4cd9cf05876Block Operator
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