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 4432297 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434344 epoch_slot_no: 6344 block_no: 4432120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-16 08:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7505f73fd854643cd8c4b8cc2b43e6ea87763a33995bb68484eb72bd771cc9Block Operator
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