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 4432955 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435002 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 4432778 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2693 time: 2020-07-16 12:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116f4fbbfcb0f267f4cf69ab4efac987e88f173ee8b96325e8e901f51f7e45afBlock Operator
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