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 4432978 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435025 epoch_slot_no: 7025 block_no: 4432801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2578 time: 2020-07-16 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78c213568d5883818a7da2587afbd27c3a0041c410b9aeaccd032a700d0902aBlock Operator
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