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 4432836 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4434883 epoch_slot_no: 6883 block_no: 4432659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6457 time: 2020-07-16 11:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4fcea6141088714689d0bc70e01b35430b29e06e5200334ecac0fae1cbe70a8Block Operator
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