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 4433694 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4435741 epoch_slot_no: 7741 block_no: 4433517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-16 16:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40244a3e9d475940b45374a8a049a7068c88422f2ff37af6856ed8931f68ff0eBlock Operator
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