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 4434594 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436641 epoch_slot_no: 8641 block_no: 4434417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1618 time: 2020-07-16 21:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x758455a94d637742e1d50b23d1a038c601557eb4c2bc6634bba51bf23c401835Block Operator
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