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 4433396 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435443 epoch_slot_no: 7443 block_no: 4433219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1716 time: 2020-07-16 15:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9240c95c0effd5b4cf2896d85c873423e4ffb5cd95b6cdd62a37965d03501159Block Operator
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