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 4434819 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436866 epoch_slot_no: 8866 block_no: 4434642 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2056 time: 2020-07-16 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb5ab7abea5bce9eeaf0ab782a48bb8bb9a902800a57e07c684e9ac6e0bb26e1Block Operator
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