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 4431075 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433122 epoch_slot_no: 5122 block_no: 4430898 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1643 time: 2020-07-16 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b28e544e1e75d34fad6135fd7d35abdaa8756773f597c8aa8600982c27ee3d7Block Operator
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