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 4433181 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435228 epoch_slot_no: 7228 block_no: 4433004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1783 time: 2020-07-16 13:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x349c0284dca6c0a08f464d394eabcd182c9fd1f6069891c15039beaea72e00aaBlock Operator
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