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 4433093 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435140 epoch_slot_no: 7140 block_no: 4432916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2348 time: 2020-07-16 13:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e919d55bf9654ea5495f5cd0edf42b8d84dfa1546100d62ba24bea6305f0348Block Operator
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