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 4432835 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4434882 epoch_slot_no: 6882 block_no: 4432658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4299 time: 2020-07-16 11:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe58c8f0230e7fd5e07c64d9a24fcbd8f7d324b0e1a459f496813f5b7ab446d0eBlock Operator
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