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 4433241 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435288 epoch_slot_no: 7288 block_no: 4433064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2397 time: 2020-07-16 14:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c0d17a9615ca181e741740b5caf97e2e8b64ff346667cc190d0d75f2ff287eBlock Operator
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