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 4431525 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4433572 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 4431348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1540 time: 2020-07-16 04:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc45859a2e646fc81cb09ae42c0b3d6a0e6adfc1d8143346855da9e4d0bb631eaBlock Operator
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