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 4433172 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435219 epoch_slot_no: 7219 block_no: 4432995 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1106 time: 2020-07-16 13:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8691788452de20e31dd6a5e5d5dab66f21d4a8edcddf5388066b4263f9ccadccBlock Operator
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