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 4435458 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437505 epoch_slot_no: 9505 block_no: 4435281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1220 time: 2020-07-17 02:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c065879c6e0ebbffb80b45c0c940ae78a163f90cc10ecd3e2bbb03528000f4Block Operator
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