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 4431816 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4433863 epoch_slot_no: 5863 block_no: 4431639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1669 time: 2020-07-16 06:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e19de11f8cc5dc4eba243ed80699bf7215071f99a7b67830f56aa5938d4af1Block Operator
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