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 4432953 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435000 epoch_slot_no: 7000 block_no: 4432776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3191 time: 2020-07-16 12:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b1f3374b5ba34cb0a32c451986ed3def33f375c51f76f43b9bcef2308670e46Block Operator
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