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 4433259 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435306 epoch_slot_no: 7306 block_no: 4433082 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5828 time: 2020-07-16 14:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0482ac9da3de5653547ba31ae23516e76fb136ecef54ec9813c83f312e8f42c5Block Operator
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