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 4430917 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432964 epoch_slot_no: 4964 block_no: 4430740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1949 time: 2020-07-16 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51097674696978ddc20cb2b8f204aa5634ab4a49d78be256584c88f145bd76fBlock Operator
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