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 4434673 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4436720 epoch_slot_no: 8720 block_no: 4434496 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2627 time: 2020-07-16 22:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa58fbbb569efbb148a17e63c641bd9c00439109cd8091de54530195bb84d29bBlock Operator
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