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 4431339 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4433386 epoch_slot_no: 5386 block_no: 4431162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4279 time: 2020-07-16 03:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfde0a2d17321344753a318b5894dadaf7593d4a0e69c8d58ca4092e4d29d57bBlock Operator
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