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 4431563 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4433610 epoch_slot_no: 5610 block_no: 4431386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-16 04:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x641f90c4b6bbc7c3dbc715fe2c41ad34384ed13d6026d9143601121af4b43645Block Operator
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