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 4433461 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435508 epoch_slot_no: 7508 block_no: 4433284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3207 time: 2020-07-16 15:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce250929a0ab2736f4ecdf459f637b3feed343304185498c05376849df65dc83Block Operator
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