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 4434675 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436722 epoch_slot_no: 8722 block_no: 4434498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2030 time: 2020-07-16 22:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a3145571048de4dc8787b5967ca649ed88133bfe480e43c2a5f491f2bbe03cBlock Operator
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