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 4432762 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434809 epoch_slot_no: 6809 block_no: 4432585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3815 time: 2020-07-16 11:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9573a6f55945f1469c0e5a050a36b9eeb3c84c600752de462bfae7205bc3342cBlock Operator
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