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 4433142 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435189 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 4432965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4814 time: 2020-07-16 13:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2bfb576b876b224446a7a7328a8de6d116e4e49f6ecf92c7f1a289b29a11f2Block Operator
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