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 4431310 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433357 epoch_slot_no: 5357 block_no: 4431133 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-16 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc44bbf68e60998fa8b4d9f06cdbb77123cfe997dbf9b6c12d9bfd52837b46308Block Operator
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