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 4434800 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436847 epoch_slot_no: 8847 block_no: 4434623 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2236 time: 2020-07-16 22:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f774e68253ef88178e2954d47595a004e298a739c448945e67872f27de9fad7Block Operator
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