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 4432811 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434858 epoch_slot_no: 6858 block_no: 4432634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5217 time: 2020-07-16 11:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbbb759caedf9d5a1a1654b828192d5420feda89e53b2c03181bb18040c29a8fBlock Operator
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