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 4433157 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435204 epoch_slot_no: 7204 block_no: 4432980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1635 time: 2020-07-16 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7c63609656e01d57ce573c680bd9099939117ebbad0dd185b4572b235e3971Block Operator
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