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 4432418 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4434465 epoch_slot_no: 6465 block_no: 4432241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3057 time: 2020-07-16 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea47e1088935c4d6970f1a5f47a254f41b18f22c2aabcf8f207e4352a4556f65Block Operator
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