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 4434904 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436951 epoch_slot_no: 8951 block_no: 4434727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1663 time: 2020-07-16 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc05ba0168dc5510b71fbc49574fa3a0586776b2baba22b6679a2ff271ce98a4Block Operator
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