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 4432952 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434999 epoch_slot_no: 6999 block_no: 4432775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1798 time: 2020-07-16 12:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff398502b4d9e718461407f5bd43807d4307234351d9633f7588c0b5de468f90Block Operator
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