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 4434825 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436872 epoch_slot_no: 8872 block_no: 4434648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3621 time: 2020-07-16 23:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdae6b53b229fe5fd5f1084a2b5f4002aebecdf2a19a3dd81ce4f0d72d9112eeBlock Operator
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