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 4433504 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4435551 epoch_slot_no: 7551 block_no: 4433327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3759 time: 2020-07-16 15:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892a6e00c63ce19831ae12e86596b09d4e834c980d196944e6c68ff6b8a42aecBlock Operator
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