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 4432343 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434390 epoch_slot_no: 6390 block_no: 4432166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2020-07-16 09:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ede615f4a52114ae359f1eddd2fffc857dc7c795a8b00d4ea92c019cb5dd8bBlock Operator
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