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 4433311 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435358 epoch_slot_no: 7358 block_no: 4433134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2451 time: 2020-07-16 14:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x596411ab115c1b7fff8378253fb47ab0536c008d0b2a578df1a001be03f67c5dBlock Operator
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