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 4435271 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437318 epoch_slot_no: 9318 block_no: 4435094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1212 time: 2020-07-17 01:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x230f3705cfe6a81f605d1c42853bc9f41c88ad404a4fec89b03881bcebbe87d5Block Operator
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