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 4433899 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4435946 epoch_slot_no: 7946 block_no: 4433722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4006 time: 2020-07-16 17:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85bdb17615dede9e55bfc6b5302d0dcd20e6ee76d27cb9773d3f4428b5969680Block Operator
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