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 4434048 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436095 epoch_slot_no: 8095 block_no: 4433871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-07-16 18:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d8b2bc50fd4717f59e13bf70cc0cfa3760e0928e0bc14fac389cee9cf29c4bBlock Operator
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