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 4434649 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4436696 epoch_slot_no: 8696 block_no: 4434472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2284 time: 2020-07-16 22:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559b8252105ac6056d250e9785e5c345f9de2b9302bd3863e71ae272a9bb400dBlock Operator
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