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 4433496 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435543 epoch_slot_no: 7543 block_no: 4433319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2368 time: 2020-07-16 15:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3ce3f1447937f8ebeec5cfd3fbeee845a5dada613c9b4969f5b5d6158dd7d43Block Operator
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