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 4432026 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434073 epoch_slot_no: 6073 block_no: 4431849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-16 07:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe03f48b6e4d976aa306f3914b86579e46118a845937ff18a547dfd5d6e8da25Block Operator
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