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 4432168 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434215 epoch_slot_no: 6215 block_no: 4431991 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1549 time: 2020-07-16 08:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0ce6b5318bac324dcd6bad2188f12cc222b587bd29bf06c159e8bff1a97c81Block Operator
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