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 4434679 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436726 epoch_slot_no: 8726 block_no: 4434502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1774 time: 2020-07-16 22:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f9bfa36574a5f3195a94500f980c6499e95e8c35adaad4adfe6c3d650573cfBlock Operator
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