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 4432130 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434177 epoch_slot_no: 6177 block_no: 4431953 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3440 time: 2020-07-16 08:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa28ea3aa312b2112b7a4192b47ad3ec1bfbd3ab2f8af2b44fbef9be361201351Block Operator
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