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 4430886 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4432933 epoch_slot_no: 4933 block_no: 4430709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2020-07-16 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf32d5b65f1a4ef516cf4bcf5611e27cb3fd2e2d2113b9a071fe1e61e0b64862Block Operator
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