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 4433254 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4435301 epoch_slot_no: 7301 block_no: 4433077 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2234 time: 2020-07-16 14:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f31ca97e92131f13e2be9c8e8c4e015b67de023a2c2ecc2099f37c8544bc54Block Operator
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