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 4432196 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434243 epoch_slot_no: 6243 block_no: 4432019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-16 08:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf267106ac731684f2585f6c6718a6de6d9b8a261d5129afb170678e7d3f8327cBlock Operator
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