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 4432280 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434327 epoch_slot_no: 6327 block_no: 4432103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2020-07-16 08:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e012397638b2dada2a8a0046e2134db080a8ac6fbfe8fa8f5fdd8d8d480aca1Block Operator
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