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 4433156 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435203 epoch_slot_no: 7203 block_no: 4432979 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3126 time: 2020-07-16 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92494e33c18f383e97b8764410ad02616927e39800a08aeea7afc30bb48b30d8Block Operator
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