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 4431477 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433524 epoch_slot_no: 5524 block_no: 4431300 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-16 04:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf00b9c8cb17329918966e641cb6d182d0cbcc3d48465f216b3b2de62ee46abBlock Operator
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