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 4434877 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4436924 epoch_slot_no: 8924 block_no: 4434700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4211 time: 2020-07-16 23:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fe6d758ad328ca7716f68c8d39371fed09b49a8252c1db034e8a96d6a176302Block Operator
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