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 4435221 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4437268 epoch_slot_no: 9268 block_no: 4435044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2295 time: 2020-07-17 01:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7d31a980451a2a2bc578c6ce2dc07fb460e64e792eb5bd25b47b49f13434df4Block Operator
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