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 4432202 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434249 epoch_slot_no: 6249 block_no: 4432025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2020-07-16 08:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50697e6f9f39002963da8733b1a03f4668928cd95aa8f3d8757e2124e6678138Block Operator
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