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 4432702 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434749 epoch_slot_no: 6749 block_no: 4432525 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2006 time: 2020-07-16 11:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2980bf1ff95416b5bb12255d7ba50c6fc53f2e3b38d0a96bc2c24df16680452eBlock Operator
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