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 4433250 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435297 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 4433073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3315 time: 2020-07-16 14:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5835b2974784eb16ffbbbce0fd29948e3ff2c17848543042a2e200d8fb09879Block Operator
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