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 4432985 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435032 epoch_slot_no: 7032 block_no: 4432808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2020-07-16 12:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104f1d4e0b061d467bd775ec3d613d6823c7f7bf5f42194c9f10e6092a7ac8a8Block Operator
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