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 4432798 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434845 epoch_slot_no: 6845 block_no: 4432621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3055 time: 2020-07-16 11:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef288663d84454c4c7ac98e6c3bb33d2042bbf9fb04e86b57b7114b8a798841Block Operator
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