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 4432706 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434753 epoch_slot_no: 6753 block_no: 4432529 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2567 time: 2020-07-16 11:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8751ad8fe5db2dcb88d3bc2fc092e62c13c71e8bc10a6ba7a0a2306e0102acd6Block Operator
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