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 4432915 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434962 epoch_slot_no: 6962 block_no: 4432738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6717 time: 2020-07-16 12:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd1fde3b82931cb368f7d1a113662dcc325a24658784100bc4371b34074ad60Block Operator
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