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 4435331 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437378 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 4435154 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-17 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8850e0ab0284ae3e913c0d09027477f489e11e440321fe4188c900222f24d09cBlock Operator
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