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 4434748 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4436795 epoch_slot_no: 8795 block_no: 4434571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2590 time: 2020-07-16 22:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf015b481e22a07bf43b44f9ea391a17af4fbf827861f3d93667a5f73f228cfd0Block Operator
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