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 4432488 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434535 epoch_slot_no: 6535 block_no: 4432311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1590 time: 2020-07-16 10:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a3391b0fad931cf83d981deac5ac3cd7e76aa68298f2be647caf703a39f406Block Operator
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