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 4433251 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435298 epoch_slot_no: 7298 block_no: 4433074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1607 time: 2020-07-16 14:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e97d864e99f4b6f2bb165748a7de030dd910bd8e3f7e29a39ea1af22870088eBlock Operator
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