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 4432936 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4434983 epoch_slot_no: 6983 block_no: 4432759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6382 time: 2020-07-16 12:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e12a6c4fba223a5c0a0bf6bf3a896dfc06431377b19f51aa118e388bd7d262Block Operator
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