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 4432962 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4435009 epoch_slot_no: 7009 block_no: 4432785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7756 time: 2020-07-16 12:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3322ffb68e7306a0c35548e72d15f5c48c35917ceb3bf7ff36f242a112e61e2Block Operator
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