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 4432296 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434343 epoch_slot_no: 6343 block_no: 4432119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-16 08:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3063b801b8258dcdc5e0ec820f011fd92c69bbbfc3ba871688a8371af102492Block Operator
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