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 4434183 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4436230 epoch_slot_no: 8230 block_no: 4434006 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2517 time: 2020-07-16 19:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d9aadf88653d1b59796c629079b901c22730533c11b42829d15413f4f2da64Block Operator
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