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 4434474 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436521 epoch_slot_no: 8521 block_no: 4434297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2020-07-16 21:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x909b4a5f181736a0c7b392f1d70cca96a1e3b33319f43232033400496d135a54Block Operator
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