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 4433245 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435292 epoch_slot_no: 7292 block_no: 4433068 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1854 time: 2020-07-16 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9cbf7b40d3b4944c2f29b6d8c937f26bb21b37378025ed127f57709c17bed1Block Operator
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