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 4433380 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435427 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 4433203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2020-07-16 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62973af491ff815138ca4e1d3c8f517fbc7079b7827a549af77922152ff8abb8Block Operator
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