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 4431349 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433396 epoch_slot_no: 5396 block_no: 4431172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-16 03:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd20b4a60b0cc2d5cf232d8174d1fc3c6e40e288ab3678a582dcec4a0ab72e9d9Block Operator
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