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 4434576 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436623 epoch_slot_no: 8623 block_no: 4434399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4582 time: 2020-07-16 21:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x949e7b187a9916c0be061ae40b77ee9cd8cb3c35e9340d060d6a7d4a78a5eaceBlock Operator
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