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 4431221 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433268 epoch_slot_no: 5268 block_no: 4431044 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1968 time: 2020-07-16 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca1989e83873885583cafcabe8d2c1fbf3c443fe6d00d1e3939b2aaa17fbe62Block Operator
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