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 4432976 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435023 epoch_slot_no: 7023 block_no: 4432799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3455 time: 2020-07-16 12:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf0a06353c76e41129a41bd3e1067b5b78eaaa4ade30e427429dca4a2789883Block Operator
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