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 4432700 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434747 epoch_slot_no: 6747 block_no: 4432523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1948 time: 2020-07-16 11:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x593b458a5973bfe3358f76ff181a545429bbc350cf4064e22ad974c0b91734ddBlock Operator
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