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 4433322 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435369 epoch_slot_no: 7369 block_no: 4433145 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-07-16 14:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72902a889f8b2e880b377683874a83a35dd561d44c7917e1ad59a5f92baaa70aBlock Operator
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