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 4431311 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433358 epoch_slot_no: 5358 block_no: 4431134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1597 time: 2020-07-16 03:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6e9639d005562f3897a9fe621eb65ac207211a6c6948b6cebd13055dc87b8eBlock Operator
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