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 4432381 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434428 epoch_slot_no: 6428 block_no: 4432204 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-16 09:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858f9fde2269f87aa304e0aeb31087d16e44e418003f614201b1ab7c39088f60Block Operator
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