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 4431988 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4434035 epoch_slot_no: 6035 block_no: 4431811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2040 time: 2020-07-16 07:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71b39e633aeb20b641bf162522b1018989c1c94c472dcc9755729dbed162be9cBlock Operator
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