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 4432886 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434933 epoch_slot_no: 6933 block_no: 4432709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2020-07-16 12:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e029f9ca39baedce7f2b1b6d6fe3a2699a3d0d582ae4d189a1be7c8f7296c4Block Operator
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