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 4434000 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436047 epoch_slot_no: 8047 block_no: 4433823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1881 time: 2020-07-16 18:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01084fa49c60ff305394d739c02bf3260e96418cc66cba298760227a695365cBlock Operator
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