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 4433743 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435790 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 4433566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4886 time: 2020-07-16 17:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f1c190fedcae78ad5090207c0c6006d52598169059cb45409545df93d060d6Block Operator
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