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 4433248 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435295 epoch_slot_no: 7295 block_no: 4433071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-16 14:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda97e2229190e05599ff813263650e6774a1f71cedf41ae9ec15a5279d276b58Block Operator
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