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 4431212 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433259 epoch_slot_no: 5259 block_no: 4431035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-16 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c9d347d89c3e489ba54aae31cf8c278a09e7e3e66137299467237dda7d1d38Block Operator
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