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 4435255 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437302 epoch_slot_no: 9302 block_no: 4435078 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1848 time: 2020-07-17 01:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7586c0bf4eb95d95c97a15ac3485b5f8bcb81c1a4d028ea276aaf6c2c8d2ffdeBlock Operator
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