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 4430940 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4432987 epoch_slot_no: 4987 block_no: 4430763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3763 time: 2020-07-16 01:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8f9b04d2f635e4484bfaa4fa1566a8ac4c18e3cac16ea234f3afca04d01e46Block Operator
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