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 4434117 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436164 epoch_slot_no: 8164 block_no: 4433940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3801 time: 2020-07-16 19:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4683474221a7f68b209e0d05b0534c6d5187dfa32645e200316a03d1d41a60e3Block Operator
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