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 4433036 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435083 epoch_slot_no: 7083 block_no: 4432859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2171 time: 2020-07-16 13:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeadf29818db7dff34034bbc10b1f1e9766ddca3e74657adaef21e166bf5ec3a2Block Operator
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