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 4432586 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4434633 epoch_slot_no: 6633 block_no: 4432409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2444 time: 2020-07-16 10:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad1d9a7543a6fe656108600f502497d8c88b45f6b7f4409cb04ac386781d21f5Block Operator
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