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 4432983 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435030 epoch_slot_no: 7030 block_no: 4432806 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-16 12:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc138913077fe3ed5fb46d86c4cf7933589c82e928e8ebbaa0730d9180d411fd2Block Operator
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