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 4435057 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4437104 epoch_slot_no: 9104 block_no: 4434880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11008 time: 2020-07-17 00:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f390be1d26f07a2ace7fff3cf4088610294089d1e99d59f9e942dcd80ff391Block Operator
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