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 4433512 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435559 epoch_slot_no: 7559 block_no: 4433335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-16 15:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f17b92a0f295ea39abff482934962907695b5a38f2d551079ad54f6a3f5f6eeBlock Operator
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