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 4433159 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435206 epoch_slot_no: 7206 block_no: 4432982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2121 time: 2020-07-16 13:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1964751532344c9fb9580be3c5f202b688b9aa8078b869c1c23a6749248a010cBlock Operator
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