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 4434761 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436808 epoch_slot_no: 8808 block_no: 4434584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3064 time: 2020-07-16 22:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06ead00f955245f74fcc3c9fd872d2a83cdaa8f5890e47593a85bbc4dbe9cfbBlock Operator
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