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 4434910 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4436957 epoch_slot_no: 8957 block_no: 4434733 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2201 time: 2020-07-16 23:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7ce2623c2a6f0eee0acc82ff40dfef7bda1ab99c6f4ee8e8b80bb52b71311cBlock Operator
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