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 4431207 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433254 epoch_slot_no: 5254 block_no: 4431030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1584 time: 2020-07-16 02:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb3f38c2ed5fdccb75d0a4507504b35aa1237fd554f3892fa06c1b5e7cc72f2Block Operator
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