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 4431243 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433290 epoch_slot_no: 5290 block_no: 4431066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-16 03:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a0303394ac377b67a2b2385c8fd4b96d9c8e2731a9c45db82c826704fe57fcbBlock Operator
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