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 4432368 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434415 epoch_slot_no: 6415 block_no: 4432191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2448 time: 2020-07-16 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87af28280549a05f829dc5fe3333740d9034fdb3120e6a2fd23179ac1de02ab6Block Operator
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