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 4434637 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436684 epoch_slot_no: 8684 block_no: 4434460 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7623 time: 2020-07-16 21:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bf484a942f6194aabe404f38997d0e8a00de59da53b12b5c3c5cc0a63d276cbBlock Operator
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