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 4432889 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434936 epoch_slot_no: 6936 block_no: 4432712 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1320 time: 2020-07-16 12:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8504b1579d06c7ee1409b25e0f4d288119468a89322cab7f70cdd77c3d79432Block Operator
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