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 4431274 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4433321 epoch_slot_no: 5321 block_no: 4431097 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2766 time: 2020-07-16 03:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7366feaaeb98910f20e9fc7c160d3299be6be9ab31c781b24a64dee1cde6b7d9Block Operator
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