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 4431423 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433470 epoch_slot_no: 5470 block_no: 4431246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-16 04:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e947a637aee198c9669110c917d6c175b10c13b3b1a7fd2553a4ae4213ef079Block Operator
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