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 4432468 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434515 epoch_slot_no: 6515 block_no: 4432291 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1603 time: 2020-07-16 09:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662d574615c656ed831119c1e56d03e4b9e5361405bb3f9454c802854d5fa5d3Block Operator
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