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 4434167 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436214 epoch_slot_no: 8214 block_no: 4433990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3125 time: 2020-07-16 19:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdf10ab17545b461862eb2e3c01e865179d936b628bf70ab5fa177223eba05eBlock Operator
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