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 4432232 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434279 epoch_slot_no: 6279 block_no: 4432055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3540 time: 2020-07-16 08:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3b6f1d936f254c292768d98699b89aa58a5d82f85de50b0d2f0d96ca06bbd2Block Operator
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