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 4431103 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433150 epoch_slot_no: 5150 block_no: 4430926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2255 time: 2020-07-16 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0ea4e0e4d27b5b3f67a32bb4f4bf01ad02d98b70096332f7e1606969eb4a03Block Operator
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