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 4433249 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435296 epoch_slot_no: 7296 block_no: 4433072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2725 time: 2020-07-16 14:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde957314ba1c4806328973b05553e92f9b380ad9fed7e235f43a715af8d2f7aBlock Operator
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