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 4432829 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4434876 epoch_slot_no: 6876 block_no: 4432652 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 14761 time: 2020-07-16 11:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb07be0fe264eaee6b5c9fd316a2b81ec3fb14a7ea2ba846448f7196605cc1575Block Operator
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