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 4433465 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4435512 epoch_slot_no: 7512 block_no: 4433288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2330 time: 2020-07-16 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9717ca606f6b0b39c47613881ce8d8a442b8ef2227cfbde443a43fae9c2525cBlock Operator
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