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 4432865 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4434912 epoch_slot_no: 6912 block_no: 4432688 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3023 time: 2020-07-16 12:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb42175f0060bd89fb0173a348655d9d107a65a786134ce7797e7e5adce312d9Block Operator
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