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 4431118 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4433165 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 4430941 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3916 time: 2020-07-16 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb98e1f5dc3907a1fededf24981cdefd4a90a3454a0e2bb6a1aa058a224e45d9Block Operator
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