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 4433297 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435344 epoch_slot_no: 7344 block_no: 4433120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3457 time: 2020-07-16 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb8fbcda7800b295fd3c6b303af1ef23223fb6a6d54bef0b2e2ac0eccaef6641Block Operator
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