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 4433031 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435078 epoch_slot_no: 7078 block_no: 4432854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2111 time: 2020-07-16 13:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b1e4f876a290e8dc0fe6c5d05a17e4af6b07cdc62aed1cd1eefffc9806dabeBlock Operator
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