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 4431021 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4433068 epoch_slot_no: 5068 block_no: 4430844 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2269 time: 2020-07-16 01:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3157da249aed6052b6a4c1b0a2071aaf9f5fb6de24e24995fe958c42b2f77b00Block Operator
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