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 4432989 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435036 epoch_slot_no: 7036 block_no: 4432812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3805 time: 2020-07-16 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8c8fc57ac4ac162f1902b6013bf03c228a749a11ac3c9a9702cffd63bd2d967Block Operator
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