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 4432085 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434132 epoch_slot_no: 6132 block_no: 4431908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-16 07:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30674388d39ebddd4757eee22d61359715b4d19ab1edc8ffb88e8d9355484a0eBlock Operator
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