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 4431498 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4433545 epoch_slot_no: 5545 block_no: 4431321 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2353 time: 2020-07-16 04:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3095663a693aec41781c3b0623218e746b2b3108a6d8a4902ea88527b1c6532Block Operator
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