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 4432113 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434160 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 4431936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2922 time: 2020-07-16 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd129a27bda133a25c81568a6ce881d679c89e1e17bccdd9d8aa12cda1c54b5Block Operator
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