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 4434142 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436189 epoch_slot_no: 8189 block_no: 4433965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2458 time: 2020-07-16 19:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaceb6fb3ee99bdeb72f2b048c5c8ad1f0e7f424253454c0eb9c9860df1d8641cBlock Operator
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