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 4432415 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434462 epoch_slot_no: 6462 block_no: 4432238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1236 time: 2020-07-16 09:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ecb28747c333996a3c2257f9da351e6a30f16bccb0c76b399bb231ab3959b46Block Operator
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