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 4432097 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434144 epoch_slot_no: 6144 block_no: 4431920 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2066 time: 2020-07-16 07:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ae7b9d001c1b406accf9e31c067b3fec608ae016016f5b3d79fa4d3fd49bedBlock Operator
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