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 4435123 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4437170 epoch_slot_no: 9170 block_no: 4434946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1668 time: 2020-07-17 00:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867447bf4c7d2772fe11ba2d8765afb4423ac7b305b93af7f765f8031932e810Block Operator
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