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 4434315 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436362 epoch_slot_no: 8362 block_no: 4434138 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3723 time: 2020-07-16 20:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x036b2d7a20df3f52a11670eb565a68dae0a6b607b96cd06d1bc2175c15b75b17Block Operator
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