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 4432899 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4434946 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 4432722 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5463 time: 2020-07-16 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb1793233cc3b3c7ad682e67b981a1362b8b9d7defa668c888a271b1da890658Block Operator
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