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 4431978 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4434025 epoch_slot_no: 6025 block_no: 4431801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3088 time: 2020-07-16 07:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9cab5422a4056d800e2bba815a38522978f92e9d04aac4f4d0da74e7ad3aa74Block Operator
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